Agriculture

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

Why Taraba yam-producing communities are losing millions

The Mumuye people of Taraba State depend on yam production as the main farm produce for their income.  The two local government areas, Yorro and Zing,

Sokoto farmers explain why yields are declining

Malam Muhammadu Dalhatu is a farmer in Gada, one of the areas that have been battling desert encroachment in Sokoto State.  Gada is the leading onion

‘Why agric agencies should consider farm radio, films for increased food production’

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umaru Pate, has called on the Nigerian media to do more in reporting ag

We can’t feed our new cassava plant alone – C/Rivers farmers

Despite becoming a major cassava producer in the country, Cross River State will still be sourcing for quantities of cassava for its processing plant

50% of Plateau poultry farmers shut down business

The Poultry Farmers Association in Plateau State said the industry in the state has been reduced to half because of the current challenges bedeviling