It is common knowledge that farming is an unforgiving business and that it is common sense to test seed before you plant a crop. The earlier you find problems, the more easily you can solve them. GERMINATION TEST Randomly select 100 seeds from the top, the middle and bottom of…
More forest rangers will soon be deployed to curb the destruction of forests, said Zambian Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Jean Kapata. Kapata said deploying the guards will also strengthen the fight against the illegal trade in Mukula trees. “We are looking at recruiting at least 450 new forest…
Question: I use batteries for my layer chickens – they’re in a shed that has doors on both sides. The doors are kept open during the day, but closed at night. For the last while it sounds as if my hens have a “cold”. Could this be due to a…
OPENING PRICES, SOWETO MARKET, 7 November 2017 (all prices in ZMW) Crop Cabbage (per head) Tomato (per crate) Onion (per 10kg bag) Rape (per 50kg bag) Grade A 2 60 30 Grade B 1.5 40 25 Grade C 1 25 25 OPENING PRICES FOR KASUMBALESA MARKET, 7 November 2017…
Bayer has launched a new office in Maputo, Mozambique, as part of its expansion strategy in southern Africa. Global company Bayer will focus on the local Mozambican agriculture sector through their Crop Science division, which is already present in the country through the distribution of some of its pharmaceuticals, animal…
Smallholder farmers in West Africa may get free access to newly developed Bt cowpea seed that are resistant to the Maruca pod borer pest in the coming year. The cowpea is one of Africa’s indigenous crops, and is a good source of plant based protein for human consumption, as well…
The price of soya beans has continued to appreciate, and has topped K3 000/ton, said the Zambian Agricultural Commodities Exchange (ZAMACE). ZAMACE said rising international demand was behind the increase in the price of the commodity. “Latest bids indicate offers as high as K3 100/ton from the previous K2 450/ton.…
