Agriculture

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

WTO members sign deal on fisheries subsidies

World Trade Organization (WTO) members have signed a new treaty to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. The International Institute for Sustainable Devel

AGRO SOLUTIONS: For easier, better farming add humus and earthworms

Not all commercial farmers recognise the true value of soil quality. The emphasis has long been on artificial fertilisers, crop chemicals and soil til

Dangote to harvest N2.1tr on fertiliser export

Dangote Fertiliser is expected to harvest about N2.1 trillion (about $5 billion) yearly in export revenue according to Forbes Africa. The $2.5bn urea

Over 12,000 farmers to benefit from govt support in Kwara

No fewer than 12,000 crop, fisheries and livestock farmers in Kwara State will benefit from the government and World Bank-enabled support along agricu

Project sets to operate 696 demonstration farms

The Kano State government under the state’s Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has revealed its preparation towards this year’s wet-season acti