Agriculture

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

What African countries must do to be food sufficient – IITA DG

With the high rate of hunger in Africa, the Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga, has

RiceAfrika launches combined harvesters for small-scale farmers

An agro-tech startup initially specialising in the rice value chain, RiceAfrika.com, has launched a combined harvester hiring service unit with a view

FG urges Gombe youth to join wheat production drive

The federal government has called on the youth in Gombe State to avail themselves of the opportunities to increase their income through wheat producti

World Soil Day: Nigerian scientists warn against salinity

Nigerian soil scientists joined the global community to celebrate World Soil Day on Sunday by calling on governments at federal state and local govern

Watermelon: New million naira crop gaining popularity in Benue

Little was known about watermelon farming in Benue State until recently when the crop began gaining popularity even in rural areas of the “Food Basket