Agriculture

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

NBS to review 30 years agric sector census database

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently rallied stakeholders from the 17 southern states to a workshop in Asaba, Delta State, on the need for

AGRO SOLUTIONS Animal feed: Tips for cutting costs and reducing wastage

Feed accounts for 65 to 75 per cent of a poultry or pig farmer’s total input costs. Feed expert Dr Leon Ekermans spoke to Glenneis Kriel about strateg

How to export smoked fish

Smoked fish is a popular ingredient in Nigeria as most people use it to enrich the taste of soups and cuisines. There has been a growing demand for sm

Women seek separate budget for their farming, agrobusiness enterprises

Smallholder women farmers in the country have called on the government to design a specific budget that takes care of their agriculture needs and enha

How Niger’s yam farmers negotiate with terrorists to access fields

As the rainy season progresses, some farmers displaced from Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have reportedly resorted to negotiation with