Agriculture

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

How Nigeria is buying into spice business

Spices are an important part of cooking across the world. They add flavour, colour and aroma to food. But beyond cooking, spices are a big business gl

Moringa tree gaining recognition in poultry farming

Moringa cultivation is inherently sustainable as it requires minimal water and inputs, making it well-suited to regions facing climatic uncertainties.

Why Taraba irrigation rice farmers worry over current prices

Hundreds of dry season rice farmers in Taraba State have expressed concerns over the crash in the price of paddy even as harvests have been good. Our

IITA, JOSTUM release another high-yield cowpea variety

The Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-CGIAR), has rele

FG, HortiNigeria seek better funding model for horticulture sector

The federal government has appealed to financial institutions to develop a financing strategy that would enable smallholder horticultural farmers to e