Technology brings new fertiliser

 

Charles Brewer, Managing Director for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa.

*Ashish Thakkar, Founder and CEO of Mara Group, gave conference delegates interesting and thought-provoking insights

 DHL (http://www.dpdhl.com), the world’s leading logistics service provider, held its 5th annual Global Technology conference in Dubai last month, featuring a number of key sessions on doing business in Africa.

Under the theme of “Connecting Markets, Trends & People”, the conference hosted some 300...

Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera, EAC Secretary General (left), being greeted upon arrival to NM-AIST grounds by the Institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Burton Mwamila.hhhAmb. Dr. Richard Sezibera, EAC Secretary General (centre), handing over a gift token of the EAC flag and other publications to NM-AIST’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Burton Mwamila (second left). Celebrating in this auspicious moment are Aloysius Chebet, EAC Principle Education Officer (second right) and Prof. Lughano Kusiluka (far...

Minjingu Mines and Fertiliser Limited has once again defended its fertiliser, saying although it has been criticised by some people, they were getting many orders from outside the country.

>The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives to ensure that farmers paid Sh3.1 billion for fertiliser sold to them on credit during the 2012/13 financial year.

Farmers in Mufindi District, Iringa Region have refused to use Minjingu fertiliser claiming that it was not compatible with the type of soil in their district.

Fertiliser dealers play a vital role in the agricultural sector in the country. For those already in the business or intending to do so, it is important to be aware of the requirements of law in relation to the said business.

>A consortium of international companies led by Ferrostaal Industrial Projects of Germany and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) plans to establish a $1 billion (Sh1.7 trillion) fertiliser complex in the country .

After being in the Tanzanian education system for 14 years and about to graduate from Form Six, I have come to realise that our education is structured to suppress our inborn gifts and creativity.

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