World’s soils have lost 133 billion tonnes of carbon since the dawn of agriculture, study estimates

Concern has been growing over a 'soil fertility crisis', a problem that can be masked by the use of artificial fertilisers 

The degradation of the Earth’s soil by humans has been an environmental catastrophe on a similar scale to the deforestation of much of the planet, a new study suggests.

Global vegetable supply could plummet by more than a third due to climate change, says study

Crop yields will be affected by rising temperatures and water shortages

The world's supply of vegetables could fall by more than a third by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to combat climate change, according to a new study.

Government seems so ‘hamstrung by Brexit immigration dogma’ it risks failing £1.2bn soft fruit industry, growers claim

The UK's soft fruit industry is currently facing a labour shortage which growers fear may be exacerbated by government reluctance to let in foreign fruit pickers

The Government seems so “hamstrung by dogma” around Brexit and immigration that it is failing to act decisively to ensure Britain’s fruit farmers will get the supply of foreign workers they need to survive, it has been suggested.

'Super crops' could revolutionise agriculture in Africa, expert claims

Zambia, one of the continent’s most fertile countries produces a wide range of foods including maize, rice, millet, sorghum, and sweet potatoes ( Alamy )

Super crops have the potential to revolutionize agriculture in Africa, a leading expert has claimed.

Agricultural report buttresses critics’ position on performance

Farm Produce

·         Agric  value chains suffer neglect

 The allegations of nonperformance in the agricultural sector in the last three years by critics has been buttressed by the statistical report of the National Agricultural Extension & Liaison Services (NAERLS) as the sector was underscored for not impacting on farmers for higher food productivity, just as incoherent operation in Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has been attributed to value chain crops neglect.

Irish government using wrong data to downplay greenhouse gas emissions from cows

Ireland's dairy herd has been increasing in recent years, and so have the levels of climate change-inducing gases emitted by the cows ( Getty Images )

The Irish government is misleading the public about levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the nation’s cows, according to An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland. 

Napier grass: solution to farmers/herders clash

Napier grass

The incessant clashes and the unrestrained killings perpetrated by herdsmen across Nigeria could become a thing of the past if the government would encourage farmers to key into Napier grass cultivation. 

National mushroom gets elected executive officers

*    Chief Micheal Awunor emerges president

In Red cap, the Mushroom Elected  President Chief Micheal Awunor, while casting his vote, with the National Vice President South-West Mr. Yufus Olaitan

In an election conducted by the Federation of Agricultural Commodities Association (FACAN), Chief Michael Awunor has emerged the President of the National Mushroom Association of Nigeria (NMUSAN) with thirteen other officers that will paddle the affairs of the crop from production, processing and marketing for the period stipulated by its constitution.

India must ditch rice to feed growing population, scientists warn

India must ditch rice to feed growing population, scientists warn

India must shift from growing mainly rice and wheat to other crops that are healthier and better for the environment, according to new research.

Editorial- Food productivity and budget delay

 Food productivity 

The issue of budget delay in our economic activities in the country is gradually becoming part of our culture without carefully looking at its imperative disadvantages to our economy and growth especially in food productivity.