The Need for Handholding Farmers

Investment in human capacity development is one of the best investments that can result in increased productivity, especially in the agricultural sector in developing countries.
Food cultivation requires various degrees of activities. They range from sourcing of quality inputs, proper land preparation, planting with the appropriate spacing and methods, effective post-planting practices, proper harvesting, appropriate...
Another year has begun with great expectations to achieve food security by the various actors in the agricultural sector. Envisioning is a key component and believing in the vision is the work that all have to do diligently to achieve tangible...
There is no better way to end 2022 than to celebrate the farmers, who made food availability possible throughout the year. In the faces of many challenges, they are still tilling the soil and raising various livestock for food.
Ongoing global crisis has not inhibited the production of food due to the resilience in farmers which has exposed other areas that needs to be discussed. In the last few months, the costs of inputs have skyrocketed, including cost of labour which...
Farming is a legacy occupation that has existed for many centuries in the world, in which mankind has benefited tremendously directly and indirectly from it. Incredibly, it has created wealth and a source of livelihood for many people. However, the...
Women are key stakeholders in the agricultural sector, providing support services in production and actively participating in processing and trading; contributing to the economic growth and development of the nation.
Right to life is a fundamental right of every person irrespective of their social status. Thus, it must be protected at all costs. However, when an event becomes an annual occurrence without any solution in view, and it takes the life of many people,...
A food system is an important component of nation building, as all the processes and infrastructure in ensuring that food is available are involved. Cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, distribution,...