
Unlocking the soil’s potential with biochar
What is biochar? Biochar is produced during the pyrolysis of wood or farm waste, a process that applies heat without oxygen. Biochar is created at

What is biochar? Biochar is produced during the pyrolysis of wood or farm waste, a process that applies heat without oxygen. Biochar is created at

Most companies face competition, unpredictable market changes, and the vulnerabilities of globalising industries. In addition to these challenges, family agribusinesses may have to address family

Hydroponics ensures consistent quality and quantity After receiving his bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, Chris Rolfe knew he wanted to start a venture that he

Steep slopes, unforgiving potato ridges and plenty of rainfall are just a few of the reasons why Mungo and Joy Howat run a fleet of

The true method of knowledge is experiment,” as William Blake said, and in 2023 we tried out foliar nitrogen. Previously, we used a conventional Amazone

There are three actions for nutrient management in the current Sustainable Farming Incentive offer, all of which aim to optimise the use of nutrients and

Sugar beet yields of 90t/ha from a field planted and weeded using an autonomous robot have underscored the potential of using a system that can

An early application of nutrients, delivered by either a starter or traditional fertiliser product, can help to achieve quick emergence and growth of an oilseed

Which is best – solid or liquid fertiliser? Louise Impey visits an eastern counties farming business which uses both. The workload and logistics involved with

Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the distribution of agricultural assets and farm input to farmers in Zamfara West. The ceremony, which took place in

Kirinyaga farmers have a reason to smile following President William Ruto’s recent visit to Kirinyaga County, where he promised rice farmers an increment in the

Cameroonian company Vision Global and its American partner plan to invest XAF500 billion in the construction of two organic and chemical fertilizer manufacturing plants. According