We can colonise West Africa through agribusiness – Minister
The new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Nanono and his counterpart for state, Mustapha Shehuri, have resumed offi
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Gov Makinde, IITA draw up strategy to make Oyo agribusiness hub
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde with his state officials is designing an implementation plan to boost agribusiness. In a 72-hour retreat in Cot
Will water-wheel irrigation reposition agriculture?
Irrigation farmers in Kebbi and Zamfara states are pondering the poser: How will planned central pivot system of irrigation, tackle water use and othe
Grasshoppers ravage farms in Gombe
Grasshoppers have ravaged many farms in Shongom and Balanga Local Government Areas of Gombe State, an official, Mr Sunday Lah, has said. Lah told the
New smartphone tool helps farmers scan for banana diseases
A new smartphone tool developed for banana farmers scans plants for signs of five major diseases and one common pest. In testing in Colombia, the Demo