‘Banks must help prepay farmers’ Zesa bills’

Business Reporter THE Government has implored local banks to pre-pay a portion of electricity bills for farmers and treat power as an essential input like seed and fertiliser. The move is expected to reduce the financial risks faced by farmers, as they will no longer have to worry about unexpected electricity costs that could jeopardise […]

Building Community Resilience Through Indigenous Seed Banks in Western Kenya

farmerstrend.co.ke - 30/Oct 09:32

Discover how indigenous seed banks in Kenya, like Ebuchirinya Seed Bank, empower farmers, preserve biodiversity, and offer a sustainable alternative...

Gombe Farmers Ask Questions on FG Subsidised Fertiliser

agronigeria.ng - 00:10

Farmers in Gomber state on Wednesday sought the whereabouts of bags of fertiliser donated to them by President…

Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs

reneweconomy.com.au - 00:04

Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia's future energy bills, an inquiry has heard. The post Nuclear waste...

‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers

theguardian.com - 31/Oct 09:00

Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid...

Shafie tells Sabah Electricity to manage costs, focus on sustainability

nst.com.my - 05/Nov 19:00

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SE) should focus on sustainable energy investments or reduce the cost of electricity for Sabah’s...

Kenya’s Seed Bank Safeguarding Local Crops Amid Climate Challenges

iafrica.com - 01/Nov 10:11

Kenya’s Genetic Resources Research Institute, the national seed bank in Kikuyu, has become an essential resource for smallholder farmers facing...

Renewable energy key to easing rising electricity costs

barbadostoday.bb - 07/Nov 14:15

Amid growing concerns over electricity price hikes, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn is banking on renewable energy investments to...