Why Benue farmers are abandoning sesame farming
Farmers in Benue State are fast abandoning sesame (beniseed) production for alternative crops such as cassava, soybean and cowpea (bean). Before now,
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A peep into commodity prices at NCX
By Grace Adetutu Prices of grains at the Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) have continued to increase in the last one week. The NCX market, whi
AGRO SOLUTIONS: Preventing fungal diseases in tomato
For those living in areas with hot humid summers, getting a good tomato harvest can be a struggle. Many times tomato can become afflicted with fungal
FG commissions dam for 100-hectare irrigation in Kwara
The federal government has commissioned the 1.8 million cubic metres Okuta Dam in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The project which will
FG plans dairy policy to cut importation
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said it is working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Inv