Micronutrients are essential for the optimum growth of plants. Just under 10 years ago, nearly half of the cultivated land area in the world contain a low concentration of micronutrient. It was expected that this deficiency would reach at least 65%. However, field trials proved that the application of micronutrient fertilizers increased crop yield in […]
Category Archives: Fertilizers
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Organic v Non-Organic: What you as consumers need to know Is organic really healthier? Why is it so expensive? Is it worth the expense? What does ‘organic’ mean? The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) describes the word ‘organic’ as an agricultural method that prohibits the use of the following: pesticides, growth regulators, synthetic […]
Africa, Agriculture, Eco Ambassadors, Fertilizers, Government Scheme, SDG Goals
Ghanaian Farmers Work Together for Organic Certification
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In Ghana and elsewhere in West Africa, organic food is growing in popularity as people try to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. But organic produce is not easily regulated and consumers are paying extra for unverified claims. Farmers across the region have created their own system, with support from international bodies, to certify organic […]