Agriculture

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

3,500 farmers targeted for new hybrid tomato, cabbage test in 2 states

A total of 3,500 tomato farmers have been targeted for new improved hybrid tomato variety in two northern states. The hybrid tomato variety known as “

AGRO SOLUTIONS: Soybeans planted near pollinator habitats produce bigger beans

Researchers have found a reliable way to get soybean plants to produce bigger soybeans—and it doesn’t involve a lab. According to a recent study done

Fertiliser: Cow dung sellers make brisk businesses in Gombe

Cow dung sellers are making brisk businesses in Gombe State due to the high demand of the commodity occasioned by the hike in fertiliser prices as the

PAN seeks FG’s intervention to reduce feed meal price hike

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, has urged the Federal Government to provide grains for feed production to ameliorate th

Despite 12 livestock programmes, sector records little progress

In the last 15 years, the federal government has designed and established 12 livestock initiatives to develop the sector.  These include the National