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NEWS REVIEW: FG EMPOWERS 700 POULTRY AND CASSAVA FARMERS IN EDO The Federal Government has trained and empowered over 700 farmers in Edo State, including 200 poultry farmers with day-old chicks and 500 cassava farmers with cuttings. Samuel Owoicho, Edo coordinator for the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the initiative’s role in enhancing livelihoods, boosting Edo’s economy, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dBaTgk3r #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

The hands-on nature of dairy farming means that dairy farmers won't be able to trundle along and put up with lower farm incomes supported by off-farm jobs. https://lnkd.in/eUGPWuVu

Top 10 Dairy Farming in Kenya Questions

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr Andrew Mwihia commits to strengthening collaboration with agribusiness players. Mwihia lauds local production of macadamia edible oils which can positively contribute to halving Kenya’s Kshs 200 billion annual edible oils import bill. Read more 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dVFXgZxS #KakuziPLC #GrowingTogether

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 In the dairy farming sector in Kenya, smallholder farmers play a crucial role in meeting the nation’s milk production demands. However, one aspect of dairy farming that often goes overlooked is the cost associated with raising bull calves. Despite their potential for future productivity, bull calves can impose a significant financial burden on smallholder farmers, impacting their profitability and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dVarS55n

File under DEMYSTIFYING GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS TO FARMERS -Government payments are not large relative to crop cash receipts. - It is predominantly farmers in southern states who receive more than the national average - Cotton and Livestock receive the highest per acre government payments, close to 15% (which may explain the geographic variance). In terms of total volume Corn as a whole receives the highest total $ of govt payments. But its per acre is less than 3%. - At issue is most of the $ go to large commercial farms based on volume alone. “Government payments to farmers can help with the costs of producing crops for those farmers who receive the payments. As measured against the basic input costs for producing crops (fertilizer, seed, pesticides, and fuel and oil), the regional disparities in farm program payments once again show up. It is predominantly farmers in southern states who receive more than the national average. These disparities are notable for reasons more than political. Keeping in mind that program payments are decoupled from production, they offer competitive advantages when farmers plant the same crops or use the same inputs but receive significantly different payments. There is little doubt that these disparities are fueling at least some of the demands that are causing the impasse. Measuring farm policy provides data points about the design of farm programs and raises concerns about inequities or disparities.” https://lnkd.in/dbx9rBrZ

There are several positives offering welcome news for the dairy sector following the unprecedented challenges over the past 12 months. According to the latest Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus Report, following a sharp drop in milk prices to an average of 36.49ppl in July 2023, values have steadily risen – but still do not cover the full cost of production or provide a fair return for family labour for many farmers. https://buff.ly/464Odae Kingshay Farming

The Seed Regulations 2011 make it clear that in respect of Farm Saved Seed (FSS), only the farmer who grew this seed can use it and it must not be marketed or supplied to any other person. However, sourcing certified Spring barley seed from merchants is nigh on impossible given the shortage across England. Julie Robinson looks at current seed regulations, problems and solutions in our latest blog. ➡️ https://ow.ly/kuG250QKPQB #roythornessolicitors #blog #agriculture #food #seed #farmers