Tag: Agriculture
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Africa’s Dairy Equation: More Milk, But More Imports, Too
Introduction: A Growing Dairy Landscape Africa is quietly reshaping its dairy sector. Across the continent, milk production rose by about 17% from 2013 to 2023, a sign that dairy farming is expanding beyond traditional borders. Yet rising demand, coupled with persistent yield gaps, has kept import bills elevated—reaching roughly $7.5 billion in 2023. The result…
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Northeast B.C. Water Crisis: Should Industry Pay More to Pump?
Growing Struggles with Water in Northeast B.C. In Dawson Creek and surrounding communities, residents and farmers have watched a quiet but stubborn reality unfold: the water harder to find, the taps slower to fill, and wells that once provided dependable supply now running drier than in memory. Across northeast British Columbia, a region fueling industries…
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Northeast BC Water Crunch: Should Big Users Pay More to Pump Groundwater?
Water scarcity tightens its grip on northeast British Columbia In Dawson Creek and the surrounding rural pockets of northeast British Columbia, a quiet but urgent crisis is reshaping how communities think about water. Over the past five years, farmers have watched wells run dry and filters clog with black sand, a symptom of deeper changes…
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Researchers warn as microplastics damage soil health and release greenhouse gases
What the study found A recent study conducted by scientists at the Institute of Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals a troubling link between microplastics in soil and degraded soil health. More worryingly, the researchers observed that these microplastics can contribute to the emission of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. The findings…
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Microplastics in Soil: Alarming Effects on Soil Health and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Understanding the Study and Its Implications Researchers from the Institute of Urban Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have highlighted a troubling link between microplastics in soil and deteriorating soil health, along with the unintended release of heat-trapping gases. While plastics have long been recognized for pollution in water and air, this study shifts…
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Cattle producer reunites with cow lost to floods almost two years ago
Backstory: floods that reshaped a Queensland farm In late January 2024, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily battered south‑east Queensland, turning creeks into roaring torrents and sweeping livestock from their paddocks. In the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane, one cattle producer watched as floodwater tore through fences and carried away not just feed and infrastructure, but a beloved…
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Waste-to-Wealth: How Kenyan Farmers Turn Waste into Revenue and Drive Busia Growth
Turning Waste into Revenue: A New Era for Kenyan Farmers In many farming communities across Kenya, the phrase ircular economy is no longer a distant concept but a practical reality. Farmers are moving beyond traditional outputs to unlock the hidden value in what was once considered waste. From crop residues to livestock by-products, a growing…
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From Rot to Revenue: How Farmers Are Redefining Waste into Wealth
From Rot to Revenue: Transforming Livestock Waste into Wealth In many rural communities, livestock is a lifeline, providing food, livelihoods, and resilience. Yet a shadow of waste often accompanies abundance. Across Busia and other agricultural hubs, forward-thinking farmers are redefining what used to be a local nuisance into a profitable, sustainable business through the waste-to-wealth…
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge, Fueling Economic Growth
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Jump 59% in September Uganda is seeing a remarkable rebound in its coffee sector, with exports rising by 59% in September compared with the same month last year, according to the agriculture ministry. The surge reflects a robust harvest, improved market demand, and ongoing efforts to strengthen supply chains from farm gate…
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge: A Boost for the Economy
Overview: A Remarkable Jump in Uganda’s Coffee Exports Uganda’s agricultural sector is buzzing with a rare lift for the economy as official data show a 59% year-on-year rise in coffee exports for September. The surge, reported by the agriculture ministry, reflects a combination of strong global demand and a bumper harvest at home. Coffee has…