Agriculture

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

Pepper farmers smile to the bank

When it comes to prospective revenue streams, pepper is one spice that many farmers have overlooked in favour of other crops. However, those who disco

5 things to learn about turkey farms

Turkeys are not naturally vegetarians Turkeys are not vegetarians, but omnivores. Turkeys raised on pasture and wild turkeys eat bugs and worms in add

Groundnut harvest begins

Farmers across Benue, Nasarawa and other areas have begun the harvest of peanut, commonly known as groundnut among Nigerian farmers. Farmers who are h

How Ginger blight, seeds’ scarcity pushed Kaduna farmers to other crops

The southern part of Kaduna State has long been the largest ginger production belt in Nigeria, producing over 70 per cent of  the country’s 726,000 me

Farmers explain ways to increase tomato availability

The recent surge in tomato and pepper prices in Nigeria has left many stunned. Despite being one of the largest producers of the vegetables due to fav