Agriculture

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

UNILORIN researchers develop new maize breed

Researchers in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin have developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1. Prof. Gbolagade Adesiji, a former

Fish farmers at crossroads over feed price, theft

Fish farmers across the country are going through difficult times as feed and other associated costs have pushed many out of business, while those sti

Prices of farm produce disturbing – Katsina farmers, dealers

Farmers in Katsina State have attributed the continued hike in the prices of farm produce to the resumption of hoarding activities after government ru

Egg consumption to further reduce as prices rise

Consumers are likely to see a sudden spike in the prices of egg in the coming weeks as most farms across the country are already witnessing low produc

Grass-cutter production can improve Nigeria’s economy, protein intake – Animal scientist

An animal scientist, Dr Yemi Popoola, has reaffirmed the capacity of grass-cutter production to improve Nigeria’s earnings. Popoola of the Institute o