Agriculture

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

Extension of sugar policy will boost investors’ confidence – Sugar council

The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, has said the extension of the implementation period for the Nig

Why we adopted 4-P model to grow productivity in cassava, rice – IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has said it is important to leverage the Public-Private-Producers-Partnership (4-Ps) model

How $538m special agro-industrial processing zones will address value chain problems

The federal government and other international partners, yesterday in Abuja, launched the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria.

As irrigation approaches: Institute develops 69 rice varieties for farmers

By Vincent A. Yusuf Next month, farmers across the country will commence irrigation activities. This year, the need for such activities is even more i

Rising food inflation, direct impact of climate change – Managing Partner Sahel Consulting

Stakeholders in the agriculture value chain in the country have stressed the need to accelerate climate-smart agriculture, access to financing and ado