Agriculture

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

FG moves to curb dyes import, asks farmers to grow producing plants

The federal government has said it is putting in place modalities that will reduce foreign exchange expenditure on dyes importation by developing the

Increase in tomato yield from 6 to 40 tons per hectare achievable – HortiNigeria

HortiNigeria Program has revealed that with the new approach in vegetable production adopted, the much-awaited increase in tomato production is achiev

Tomato farmers lose N200m to wind in Badagry

Tomato farmers in Dadi Louis community, an island in Iworo,  Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Badagry division of Lagos…

Households, poultry industry face tough choices over rising maize price

The current price of maize is a source of concern for many consumers and value chain actors across the country. Maize is one of the major pillars of t

Farmers make case for security in Plateau communities

Farmers in Ta-hoss and Jol communities of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State are calling on federal and state governments to take action aga