Research institute expresses concern over low quality seeds in Nigeria
The National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has expressed concern over the influx of low-quality seeds in Nigerian market, an
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More farmers opt for cotton as price hits N550,000 per ton
From late June, more farmers have planted cotton this season compared to last year. Most of them, however, planted the Bt cotton varieties, which yiel
Our experience with agric insurance – Benue smallholder farmers
Smallholder farmers in Benue State are currently overcoming their nightmare over recurring losses experienced in their fields as they turn to invest i
AGRO SOLUTIONS: New biological sensor detects hidden disease in potatoes
Despite advances in increased food production, half of all of the world’s harvested food is lost due to rots caused by microorganisms. Plants emit var
Reasons I ventured into farming – Kano female farmer
Saleemat Alhassan is a 24-year-old diploma holder in Telecommunication from Kano State Polytechnic. After finishing her school, the young woman decide