Farms offer ideal spot for EV charging stations

Diversification SPONSORED 20th October 2025 Author: Farmers Guide As the percentage of electric vehicles (EV) on the road continues to rise, and with farms facing increasing financial pressure, it’s no surprise many are turning spare land into EV...

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Farmers called on to be on the lookout for fake inputs

Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub As preparations for the 2025/26 summer cropping season reach an advanced stage, farmers have been urged to be on the lookout for fake agricultural inputs. Over the years, some farmers’ crops have been severely...

Smarter agriculture: farmers work with nature to cut pesticides

With support from EU-funded researchers, farmers across Europe are adopting smarter and better integrated pest management that protects crops and cuts chemicals – without cutting profits. By Michaela Nesvarova In sunny Tourinha, a small town north...

Drone technology set to revolutionise Tanzania’s agricultural sector

DAR ERS SALAAM: THE Ministry of Agriculture has intensified its efforts to transform Tanzania’s agricultural landscape through the adoption of modern technologies, particularly drone technology, to boost productivity and efficiency. This...

Government shutdown puts U.S. farms at risk

Farmers and ranchers don’t quit when times get tough. When a tractor breaks down, we get out our tools and get to work. When a storm is coming, everyone pitches in to get the crops harvested. And when we disagree on how to handle a problem, we sit...

Sterling Bank Leads Africa’s Green Revolution with Agriculture Summit Africa 2025

Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest:...

SAU pledges to promote organic farming, industrial growth

KILIMANJARO: SAUTI ya Umma (SAU) Presidential candidate, Majalio Kyara, has vowed that if elected in the upcoming General Election his government will prioritise organic agriculture as a cornerstone for Tanzania’s economic growth and national...

UAE advances global climate leadership at G20 ECSWG Ministerial Meeting, launches agri-business collaboration with South Africa

Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, led a high-level UAE delegation on a strategic visit to Cape Town, South Africa. She took part in the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG)...

Ventura County is turning former farmland into affordable housing for farmworkers

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. In a good month, Chepe and his wife made just enough as farmworkers to cover the $2,400 rent on their...

Youth are redefining farming

For too long, agriculture in Malawi has been viewed as a last resort — a sector for those without better options. This outdated perception has discouraged young people from exploring the tremendous potential that lies within our soils. But that is...

Standard Chartered Awards Five Female Entrepreneurs Grants for Tech Innovation

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has awarded GH₵627,500 in grants to five female-led businesses as part of its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme, recognising their innovation and potential to address Ghana’s pressing economic and environmental...

Let us be better togetherBuilding Four Betters – Agrifood Systems

This year’s World Food Day marks 80 years since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), whose mandate from the outset has been to ensure humanity’s freedom from want. Today, around 8.2 per cent of people...

Frequent cedi swings hurting economy — Prof. Baah-Boateng warns BoG

Economist Professor William Baah-Boateng has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to prioritise the stability of the cedi to safeguard the economy from the adverse effects of frequent currency fluctuations. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on...

Spain makes agrivoltaic projects eligible for farm subsidy program

Spain’s new agricultural decree allows land hosting solar arrays to qualify for Common Agricultural Policy payments if farming remains the primary activity. October 20, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina From pv magazine Spain Spain has amended its...

Stakeholders call for knowledge exchange - Following cessation of agric initiative

The 2SCALE Programme, an agriculture initiative that builds inclusive agribusiness partnerships to support farmers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector, has officially ended in Ghana, with stakeholders underscoring the need...

Jerash Achieves Breakthrough in Cotton Cultivation at Faisal Agricultural Nursery

Ammon News - A research team at the Faisal Agricultural Nursery in Jerash has achieved a milestone in agricultural innovation, successfully completing the first experimental phase of cotton cultivation under local environmental conditions. The...

41st National Farmers’ Day launched - Ho to host grand durbar on December 5

The 41st edition of the National Farmers’ Day will be held in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, on Friday, December 5, this year. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, confirmed the date during the launch of the national exercise at...

Nestlé’s partnership with World Farm Organisation promotes supply chain resilience

How is Nestlé supporting regenerative agriculture? A quick summary Nestlé partners with WFO to boost climate-resilient food systems Focus is on dairy sector and next-gen farmer engagement worldwide Nestlé aims to source 50% key ingredients via...

Gilles named youngest president in Daviess County Farm Bureau history

This story is sponsored by Daviess County Farm Bureau. Brandon Gilles has been elected president of the Daviess County Farm Bureau — becoming the youngest person to hold the position in the organization’s 103-year history. Gilles, who was elected...