Joseph Akahome

Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.

UK Farmers Increase Crop Yield Despite Reduced Fertiliser Use

According to a report by DEFRA, UK farmers achieved increased major crop yields despite significant reductions in fertiliser use in 2022.

US Farmers Raise Alarm Over Illegal Diesel Surcharges

Farmers in the Washington DC area are facing illegal fuel surcharges from suppliers, resulting in significant additional costs of up to $500 per day on diesel.

Kaduna Farmers Bemoan Bandit Attacks, Lament Looming Famine

Residents in some communities of Kaduna State, Nigeria, are facing heightened bandit attacks on farmers and warned of coming food scarcity.

Saudi Arabia To Invest in Indonesian Oil Palm Sector

Saudi Arabia has shown interest in investing in Indonesia's oil palm sector as part of its food security investments.

Record Heatwaves Destroying Mango Crops In Egypt

Heatwaves in Egypt are causing significant damage to mango crops in the Nubareya region, leading to crop loss and concerns about export quality.

Nestlé Empowering US Wheat Farmers With Regenerative Agriculture Investments

Nestlé is investing in regenerative agriculture for its US wheat supply chains, supporting wheat farmers to adopt sustainable techniques.

Explosion At Brazilian Silo Leaves 8 People Dead, 11 Others Injured

Eight people were killed and 11 others injured in a grain silo explosion at an agricultural cooperative in Palotina, Brazil.

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