Agriculture

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

Benue farmers worry as rain delays planting

Planting of rain-fed crops is yet to begin in Benue State due to prolonged absence of rainfall. Farmers, who expected rain to stabilise in April to en

What incoming govt should do on fertilizer – FEPSAN

Mr Gideon Nagedu is the Executive Secretary, Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers’ Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) – the umbrella body of all fert

Collaboration key to achieving Nigeria’s commercial maize transformation

Key players within Nigeria’s maize value chain have recognised that collaboration and stakeholders’ involvement are crucial elements in achieving the

AGRO SOLUTIONS: How banana waste shapes Uganda’s economy

Uganda is the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of bananas; India is the first. With a global production value of about 10 million metric t

Jos traders explain ‘sudden’ rise in tomato price

Tomato dealers and traders in Jos market have explained why price of tomato has gone up in the state. Traders said this was the first time in the last