Agriculture

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

FG prepares farmers for postharvest handling of artemisia, malaria plant

The federal government has commenced training of farmers on good agricultural practice and postharvest handling of Artemisia Annua in the country.  Th

Rice: An alternative feed to reduce poultry production costs

Studies by Embrapa Suínos e Aves (SC) show that from a nutritional point of view, rice can complement or replace corn in animal feed. The conclusion c

Agric colleges seek TETFUND intervention, harmonization of service conditions

The National Committee of the Heads of Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines (NACHCARD) has called for the harmonization of the conditions o

CFM, LCRI invests in wheat seeds, engage 10,000 farmers

Crown Flour Mill Limited (CFM), the wheat milling firm and a subsidiary of Olam Nigeria, has invested in a development initiative in local wheat produ

‘More youth needed in agriculture for sustainability’

 From Yusufu Aminu Idegu, Jos   More Nigerian youths, especially teenagers, are needed as key players in the ongoing rice revolution drive of the fede