Agriculture

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

Price of tomatoes crashes by 75 per cent in Katsina

The price of tomatoes at the Katsina tomato market has crashed by about 75 per cent due to a glut in the supply of the commodity. Our correspondent, w

Crisis brewing in Imo over Zoo, wildlife park project

Nekede community in Owerri West Local Government has halted the ongoing government project at the Imo Zoo and Wildlife Park, saying that the gazetted

Food dealers to go on strike over multiple quarantine posts

* as group petitions IGP, Agric ministry over extortion Members of the Food Stuff Dealers Association of Nigeria (FSDAN) have petitioned the Inspector

20m cows can’t meet Nigeria’s protein needs – NAERLS

National Agriculture Extension Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) has advocated for improved policy on the livestock sector, saying Nigeria’s current

Why Nigeria must focus more on citrus, banana production – NIHORT

Citrus, plantain and banana have been described as important economic and food security crops capable of improving livelihood and employment generatio