Humans have been harvesting salt since prehistoric times. Get in on the action by creating a model ocean and harvesting your own coarse flaky salt at home! SECURITY: Use the microwave TIME: 10 minutes, plus 24-48 hours flash time YIELD: Yields about 1 tablespoon of flaky salt ¼ cup distilledRead More →
Khargone/Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Avinash Dangi in Bistan village of Kargone district is a shining example of an ‘Atma Nirbhar’ farmer. With his unique model, he earns a constant income every season. He has worked with his father for 18 years and was named one of the top ten national finalistsRead More →
While the internet is full of articles on the profitability of farming, few give an accurate picture of the challenges farmers face in food production. When done well, farming is profitable. However, the factors that determine whether a farming business is profitable or not may not be within the farmer’sRead More →
National Chairman of the Ghana Coffee Sheanut Farmers Association (National Chief Farmer) Alhaji Alhassan Bukari called on the government to put in place measures to ensure adequate supply of fertilizers this year. He said Ghana’s governments have played a huge role in the success of the cocoa industry by providingRead More →
There was tension in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State following the horrific murder of Mr Okoye Tagbo, a middle-aged farmer. According to a resident, the remains of the deceased were found in a shallow grave near the scene of the attack, without a head, heart, hands, feet andRead More →
At 25, Msizi Dlomo has had his share of health problems. He lost his hearing the same day he was diagnosed with cancer. Dlomo tells Zolani Sinxo how he found his strength in agriculture. I was born and raised in Kranskop, a town by the Thukela River in KwaZulu-Natal inRead More →
Sweet potatoes, strawberries, collard greens, peppers — if it can grow in Georgian soil, you’ll find it at Kendall Rae Johnson’s Urban Farm. At just 6 years old, Kendall is the youngest certified farmer in the state. Her interest in gardening began three years ago, when she learned how toRead More →
Nashik: The district administration recorded a total of 23 farmer suicide cases in 2021, the lowest since 2014.According to the records, of the 23 farmers, relatives of 14 have received government assistance, while two applications are being processed. The administration also denied the claims of seven families. “The number isRead More →
Norwegian aquaculture giant NTS is moving forward with plans to merge its salmon farming subsidiaries Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) and SalmoNor, first announced in September. NRS announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of SalmoNor from NTS, creating theRead More →
A new year is here again, it’s hard to believe we are in 2022. With a new year comes new possibilities and opportunities for farmers. Just like any business, most opportunities come with their fair share of challenges and 2022 will be no exception. So the 2021 tariff ended onRead More →