Agriculture

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

How closure of Balanga Dam impoverished farmers

Balanga Dam was established in the 1980s to provide means of livelihood and provide job security. However, the closure of the dam five years ago by th

Irish potato price spikes as 50kg costs N120,000 in Jos

The price of Irish potatoes has skyrocketed as a bag of 50kg sells for N120,000 at Yandoya Market in Jos, Jos North LGA of Plateau State. The state is

Processing zones: ADB, IFAD inject $520m to boost agric in S’South states

The African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) plan to jointly release the sum

Why government must listen to our concerns on fertiliser

Alhaji Sadiq Kassim is the president of the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN). In this interview, he explained some o

Heat wave destroys yam farms, delays harvest in Taraba

A severe heat wave experienced in Taraba State has destroyed yam farms across yam-producing areas in Taraba State, Daily Trust on Sunday checks have r