Agriculture

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

What your child can do on the farm on holiday

The school recess that started in mid-March due to Covid-19 is taking longer. Children, who are kept busy in school for the better part of the year, h

New high yielding sweet pepper developed for farmers

Pepper farmers across the country can now access high yielding sweet pepper variety in the country. The pepper variety tagged Commandant F1 is said to

Enugu residents turn to local rice as price of foreign rice soar

The patronage of local rice has continued to increase as price of foreign rice soars in major markets in Enugu. A survey conducted by the News Agency

Emir extols Kebbi tomatoes farming prospect

The Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, has said Kebbi State will emerge the hub of tomatoes production in the country in view of the exist

We’ve attained 92% in goats loan to women – Gov Badaru

Governor Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State says his government has recorded 92% success in its empowerment initiative involving giving out goa