Agriculture

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

C/River to develop 7-year plan to boost oil palm, cocoa, coffee

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has charged a newly inaugurated committee to draw up a 7-year strategic plan which will enhance the gains of

Why wheat farm size shrinks Sokoto

The high cost of inputs as a result of consistent naira devaluation experienced in the country is threatening wheat production in Sokoto State. Our re

Nursing vegetables by our rice farms brings quick money – Taraba farmers

Irrigation farmers in Taraba State have said they grow vegetables along their rice farms to enable them to get quick money to buy fuel and pay for lab

Why Bauchi watermelon farmers moved to Cameroon

Dry season watermelon farmers experienced a serious setback following poor harvest as a result of diseases and pests in Bara village, which is the hub

Seed technologies key to addressing Africa agric problems

The availability of quality seeds is critical to enhance crop productivity for a food and nutrition secure continent. Speaking during the AFSTA Congre