Agriculture

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

Over 33,000 farmers to enjoy CBN Anchor borrowers loan in Zamfara

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has said that 33,974 rice farmers will  benefit from the CBN Anchors Borrowers loan  in Zamf

Livestock dying of hunger as fodder shortage hits Yobe

Many livestock are dying in Yobe as a result of shortage of fodder in many parts of the state. Our correspondent reports that herdsmen in the state ar

Benue farmers expect good maize harvest despite worm attack

Maize farmers in Benue State are expecting good harvest in the next few weeks despite army worm attacks on their farms. Our correspondent reports that

How to avoid buying fake/adulterated agrochemicals

One of the dangerous effects of counterfeit, fake and adulterated agro-chemicals is that it leads to dramatic decline in the profit farmers make from

Farmers worry as fake, adulterated agrochemicals flood markets

   …SON, experts warn of danger The growing market for agrochemicals in Nigeria has attracted counterfeiters whose fraudulent activit