Africa is the only continent in the world where poverty and hunger are on the increase. The number of malnourished Africans is on the rise from one year to the next. African land can be able to provide fertile land, thriving crops, high quality and abundant yields, numerous healthy cattle, a better home, good education for children, financial security, and generally a better … [Read more...] about 4 FARMING PROBLEMS IN AFRICA
AFRICAN FARMING TECHNIQUES
Africa is the second largest continent in the world, and hosts many distinctive climatic zones. Due to this, each area has different types of farming techniques because of each being developed differently. Traditionally, North Africa deployed mostly Mediterranean style farming and crops, the Eastern side is attributed with the domestication of coffee, sorghum, and watermelon, … [Read more...] about AFRICAN FARMING TECHNIQUES
7 FARMING SYSTEMS IN AFRICA
Africa is well endowed with natural resources and despite the large quantity of natural resources, 19 out of the 25 poorest countries in the world are found in Africa and income inequality is relatively high. You may also find that remote areas with marginal resources are much poorer than other areas; they have lower population density and thus account for a moderately low … [Read more...] about 7 FARMING SYSTEMS IN AFRICA
Dairy Farming in Kenya – An Overview
CURRENT REALITY of Dairy Farming in Kenya Calculated at international prices, cow milk is the most significant agricultural commodity for Kenya. (FAOSTAT) The formal Dairy Farming in Kenya industry is now the fastest growing agricultural sub-sector in Kenya. There are over thirty registered Dairy Farming in Kenya processors in the country, but four large processors … [Read more...] about Dairy Farming in Kenya – An Overview
Runner Bean Farming in Africa
Runner beans like most of the beans do well in warm (15-25?C) and well drained and fertile soils. If you farming in Africa, warmth is available throughout the year and water! Well, depends on where you are. Contrary to popular believe, growing of runner beans if fairly easy in the tropics and especially in Africa. Beans can be used ideally as a rotation crop to add more … [Read more...] about Runner Bean Farming in Africa