Agriculture

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FG initiates targeted, risk-based surveillance on anthrax

The federal government says it will not wait for an outbreak of anthrax in the country before taking preventive measures. The Federal Ministry of Agri

Prices of farm produce appreciate in Katsina markets

The prices of some farm produce at Katsina markets appreciated in the Christmas and New Year season, DailyTrust reports. Some weeks back, the price of

Nigeria risks losing goat genetic resources

Industry worth 576bn Experts, farmers call for action   Goats are the most slaughtered animals in Nigeria. Figures from the Federal Ministry of A

Benue willing to participate in Livestock Transformation Plan – Commissioner

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Benue State, Dr. Timothy Ajir, has said they are ready to participate in the National Livest

Why Nigeria must pay more attention to cassava value chain dev’t

Cassava production is vital to the economy of Nigeria, as recent statistics show that the country is the world’s largest producer of the commodity. Ac