ORGANIC VS INORGANIC FARMING METHODS The issue of whether organic food is healthier than conventional produce is still being debated by many scientists. What is certain is that organic food is far better for the environment and this in itself is an excellent reason to buy organic. What is often not considered is that organic food can […]
THE 4R’S OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION Adoption of the 4 R’s on your operation will go a long way to improve the efficiency of your nutrient applications, letting you grow maximum yields while not impacting the environment. Are you aware of the 4 R’s of effective and efficient use of fertilizer products ? Here are the […]
RABBIT URINE MAKING HUGE PROFITS FOR AN AGRIPRENEUR Believe it or not, farmers using rabbit urine in production of their food are now saving on pesticide and fertilizer costs as the liquid offer major nutrients required by crops. It is a secret that you should know. Rabbit farming is catching on across Africa for several […]
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ITS BENEFITS If you had to choose, which would you prefer to eat: food that is grown more naturally or food that is enhanced by spraying it with pesticides or applying chemical fertilizers? Most people would prefer the natural food that is free of chemicals and artificial enhancements. Unfortunately, the majority of […]
Managing risk is an important part of every business activity . Risk and uncertainty are unavoidable parts to agriculture . The most common risk elements are weather, climate, crop and animal diseases and natural disasters. Farmers are mostly vulnerable to risk given their near-direct and overly direct dependence on these factors. They may have difficulty […]