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.
Nigeria's vice president requested US assistance for improving its agricultural sector with focus on mechanisation, quality seeds, and fertilisation, among other areas.
British Sugar has offered £38/t to its 2,300 sugar beet growers for the 2024-25 season amid ongoing price negotiations with the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
India's rice output is set to decrease for the first time in eight years, causing concerns that Prime Minister Modi may extend export restrictions, potentially leading to higher global food prices and trade tensions with other rice-exporting countries.
British International Investment (BII) is investing $26.5 million in Africa Exchange (AFEX) to construct modern warehouses in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, enhancing post-harvest pricing and crop storage capabilities.
Northern Ireland's farmers can now benefit from the Optihouse 3D app which helps farmers improve calf health and housing by allowing them to explore different designs and essential features.
The USDA's recent report shows a significant improvement in the wheat crop outlook, with a rating of 47% in good or excellent condition, a substantial improvement over last year.
