Agriculture

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

Border closure will revive industries – NACOTAN

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) has said the closure of borders by the Federal Government has not only curtailed importation of s

‘Delayed, unexpected rains’ hit cowpea in Sokoto

In many parts of Sokoto State, climate change has affected the harvest of cowpea, as seeds, stems and leaves have been ruined. Farmers complain that m

Low milk supply hits Kano yoghurt plant

Weeks after the official commissioning of a milk processing plant by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammad Sabo Nanono, a

Why I set up mango farm in Benue- Obasanjo

…says farm to begin fruiting in 4 years A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said his mango farm located in Howe village of Gwer East Local Gove

‘Roadside drying is harmful to grains’

The persistent and extended rains experienced this year as well as drying of grains by the roadside would surely pave way for contaminants like aflato