Agriculture

The latest news on all things agriculture, rural news, and information on farming.

Forum to boost use of cassava in industries

He disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos ahead of NBGN’s first cassava investment forum billed to hold in Abuja today, saying Nigeria is still

Improved seeds bring smiles to Benue soybean farmers

Apart from reaping high yields, the socio-economic fortunes of the farmers have received a boost with increased income generation that better their lo

2013 harvest: Surplus food in Imo

Generally, 2013 wet season harvest has been very good in the state especially the high yield recorded on the three major crops that are commonly produ

Ekiti signs MoU on agric modernisation

The three institutions are Manufacturer, Agricultural Company (AGCO), Dutch Agricultural Development and Trading Company (DADTCO) and the Bank of Agri

Fruit analysis set to get easier

Assessing the quality and maturation of fruit, at least for apples and pears, has largely relied on a starch test. That requires cutting the fruit in