Agriculture

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Young cocoa farmers seek government support + VIDEO

Young cocoa farmers in Osun State have appealed to the state and federal governments to support them with funds and tools to enable them do well in th

Why farmers should study the market trends of their crops – Professor Dadari

Professor Salihu Adamu Dadari, is a lecturer with the Department of Agronomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In this interview with Daily Trust on Su

We can colonise West Africa through agribusiness – Minister

The new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,  Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Nanono and his counterpart for state, Mustapha Shehuri, have resumed offi

Gov Makinde, IITA draw up strategy to make Oyo agribusiness hub

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde with his state officials is designing an implementation plan to boost agribusiness. In a 72-hour retreat in Cot

Will water-wheel irrigation reposition agriculture?

Irrigation farmers in Kebbi and Zamfara states are pondering the poser: How will planned central pivot system of irrigation, tackle water use and othe