Agriculture

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

Come and farm at home, group begs Nigerians abroad

Mr Retson Tedheke, the Secretary-General, Nigeria Farmers Group Cooperative Society says the group is encouraging Nigerians in the Diaspora interested

Too early to plant your crops, agriculturist warns farmers

The National Coordinator, Commodity Association of Nigeria, Dr Tunde Arosanyin, has urged farmers to resist the temptation of rushing into planting, f

How Nigeria can make billions from shea butter value chain

Shea butter, mainly used in Africa as waterproofing wax, cooking oil,  hairdressing, in candle-making, and as an ingredient in medicinal ointments, is

Inside Kokami tomato market, where youths are engaged

The growing tomato business at Kokami market in Katsina State is providing job opportunities for many youths from Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states, Dai

Agronomist’s notebook: Six practices that destroy soil fertility

Soil fertility refers to the ability of the soil to supply nutrients and water to sustain plant growth. Organic matter plays a vital role in determini