Shem Oirere
Zimbabwe’s New Government Pushes to Strengthen Agriculture
The new government in Zimbabwe has unveiled new plans, including a land tenure review plan and agricultural crop subsidies to…
Zimbabwe’s New Government Pushes to Strengthen Agriculture
With Mugabe out, the push for increased agricultural production by the new government has opened new business opportunities for planting seed material suppliers and agchem manufacturers.
Eastern African Nations Move to Harmonize Fertilizer Regulations
Eastern Africa countries are working to harmonize the region’s fertilizer market, a move that could improve not only demand for…
Counterfeits Disrupt Uganda’s Agrichemicals Market
The outbreak of the Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in East Africa in late 2016, particularly in landlocked Uganda, and the…
Zambia Pegs Agricultural Growth on Farm Inputs
Landlocked Zambia is one of the few sub-Saharan African countries that has allocated at least 10% of the total national…
Algeria’s Reforms to Lift Agchem Market
Country has launched major changes in land management and investment in agricultural sector, raising hopes of increased use of quality farm inputs.
How Africa’s Farms Are Recovering from Ebola
After thousands fled their farms and loan programs collapsed in the wake of Ebola, international and local organizations are working to help bring them back.
Empowering Africa’s Farmers and Agrodealers Through Capacity Building
Training agrochemical users and suppliers in Africa on proper use of farm inputs is critical to ensuring increased production of high-quality crops and safeguarding the health and safety of consumers and the environment.
FCI Trade Summit: How Networking Is Transforming Farm Production in Kenya
100,000 farmers in Kenya boost incomes by 30% through NGO program.
FCI Trade Summit: How Access to Inputs Is Soaring in Tanzania
Public-private partnerships have helped farmers to more than double maize and rice output.
Tanzania Horticulture Agency Calls for Affordable Farm Technology
TAHA head Jacqueline Mkindi continues her convincing advocacy for better access to crop inputs and agriculture infrastructure for emerging agriculture economies.
Soil Fertility Key Part of Profitable Production
Modern agriculture requires balanced agronomic program that includes good agricultural practices, fertility and crop protection products.
Kenya Shifts Focus in Fight Against Counterfeits
Agrochemical manufacturers, NGOs, government spearhead drive to eliminate illegal products.
East Africa Has Promising Future, Despite Hiccups
Drive by the three East African countries of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to increase food production has pushed agrochemicals to the top of the region’s agricultural agenda.
Africa Registration Guide: Kenya in Drive to Harmonize Pesticide Registration
Guide to crop protection registration in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.