Agriculture

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

120 farmers trained in mushroom production, ginger processing in Delta

The National Horticultural research Institute (NIHORT) has trained 120 farmers in Delta State in mushroom production and ginger processing for commerc

Typha grass invades 1,000 hectares of irrigation field in Jigawa

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Jigawa has raised alarm that typha grasses have invaded over 1,000 hectares of farmland in Guri Local

Kidnapping may slow down farming in Taraba this season

High rate of kidnapping in Taraba rural areas may likely slow down farming activities in the state. Daily Trust finding revealed that already, kidnapp

W/Bank to support 10,000 farmers in Kaduna – Official

No fewer than 10,000 small holder farmers in Kaduna State are to benefit from the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood

Nigeria needs 100,000 tractors to be food sufficient – Association

Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) said on Tuesday that the country needed between 70,000 and 100,000 functional tra