Agriculture

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40 coys bid for 2,411ha surface irrigation rehabilitation in Kano, Jigawa

The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase 1 (ATASP-1) yesterday revealed that 40 construction companies that have so far bided fo

Fertiliser scarcity hits Bauchi

The Bauchi State Government has said it is working tirelessly to address the shortage of fertiliser being experience by farmers in all parts of the st

Nigeria, biggest importer of Cowpea in Africa

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) says Nigeria can save billions of naira if it cuts down on its importation of cowpea. Dr Issoufo

Farmers, experts rumble over Buhari’s decision on forex for food

A few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari sparked mixed reaction when he told dignitaries that visited him for Sallah that he has directed the Centra

Nigeria can harvest $2bn from yearly spices export

Professor Haruna Dikko Ibrahim is the Director-General Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Abuja. In this interview, he explains the