Namibian farmers have started testing the first batch of 4 staple crop seeds that were treated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Austria through irradiation. The crops have been adapted to Namibian conditions by local agricultural scientists using the induced mutation breeding method. The project, which covers cowpeas,…
If you cultivate vegetables of any kind, you will know how important the pH of your soil is. The pH value of your soil will indicate which crops or vegetables will grow best in your soil. The pH of soil is a measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of the…
The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says a shortage of maize is likely to hit the local market as farmers are holding back their crops. MAZ President Andrew Chintala said a drop in the supply of grain will lead to increased prices for maize flour, the nation’s staple food. “We…
Greenyard, the Belgian multinational fresh produce producer, may buy Dole Food Company, an American counterpart. One of the largest fresh produce distributors in Europe, Greenyard, is in negotiations to buy Dole Food Company. Greenyard, with a turnover of more than €3.2 billion, has a presence in western Europe, the United…
Here’s some expert advice on the cultivation of bell, or sweet, peppers and how to prepare your soil to produce healthy yields. CULTIVATION Bell pepper seed can be sown directly into the field, but commercial farmers prefer to transplant seedlings bought from vegetable seedling growers or prepared by themselves. Sowing…
Bringing an existing fish production demonstration unit into operation and the planned establishment of a national aquaculture diagnostic laboratory are positive developments that will improve fish health and boost farm productivity, says the Fish Producers’ Association of Zimbabwe. The aquaculture diagnostic lab will be housed at the Veterinary Research Laboratory,…
