Agriculture

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

81, 000 tons of certified seeds ready for farmers – NASC

The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC,  has said that about 81,000 metric tons of certified seeds of rice, maize, sorghum, soyabean, cowpea, m

Rice farmers urge Gambari to promote food security

The Rice Farmer Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says the appointment of professor Ibrahim Gambari is laudable and will help drive the nation’s fo

How farmers can claim damages with new fertilizer Act

fertiliser manufacturers, suppliers may go to jail   The new National Fertilizer Quality Control Act 2019 is a game-changer for the nation’s agri

How market shutdown affects Kastina farmers

The temporary shutdown of markets in Katsnia State as part of the strategies to contain the community spread of COVID – 19 is affecting the econ

Diversification: Monarch drums support for cocoa, coffee, kolanuts farmers

Alhaji Umaru Sanda, the Gangwari Ganye of Ganye Chiefdom, Adamawa State, has urged the Federal and Adamawa  Governments to provide subsidy for Cocoa,