Agriculture

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

More problems for Plateau poultry industry as business continues to crumble

Plateau State is renowned for its vibrant poultry industry and the eggs produced in the state are known to be among the best in the country.  As a res

Sweet potato puts more money in farmers’ pockets

The cultivation of potatoes has continued to grow in some parts of Northern Nigeria as many farmers have settled for it to improve their income. Some

Insecurity impedes sugarcane farming, triggers price rise in Niger

Like many other farm produce, the price of sugarcane has gone up beyond the expectations of consumers, especially in security affected local governmen

Kano farmers get 12 combined harvesters, others to boost mechanisation

The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), has provided farmers in the sta

Grains prices drop in Jos markets as supply increases

As new supplies of grains hit markets in Jos, the Plateau State capital, prices of food items such as maize, rice and beans, are gradually dropping. S