Agriculture

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Farmers record losses as rice farms flooded in Niger

Rice farmers across Niger State have expressed concerns over the perennial flooding that washes away large hectares of farmlands amidst rising cost of

Groundnut production profitable now – Plateau farmers

  Farmers in Jingir town of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State have explained why they are gradually returning to groundnuts farming af

Edo seeks partnership to increase investments in oil palm value chain

The Edo State Government in conjunction with the British High Commission Abuja, and Propcom+ is working to boost production and scale up value chain a

AGRO SOLUTIONS: Reasons egg drop syndrome occurs in your farm

Egg drop may be defined as a sudden drop in egg production or a failure to achieve a normal peak in production. In the Autumn of 1976, a distinct egg

FG asked to make agric insurance policy more effective

The failure of farmers to take agric insurance leads to loses from risks associated with their activities. Isa Tafida, a large-scale farmer in Taraba