Agriculture

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RIFAN flags off 2019 dry season rice farming

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, (RIFAN) has flagged off its multi-billion naira 2019 dry season rice farming. RIFAN President, Aminu Goroyo, told

Cotton farmers target 300,000 tonnes production under CBN agric programme

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says it is targeting the production of between 240,000 and 300,000 tonnes of cotton in 2019. Mr A

WANEP, OXFAM task politicians on ‘Farmers Manifesto’

The West Africa Network for Peace-building (WANEP Nigeria) and OXFAM in Nigeria has urged politicians to work for the implementation of the ‘Farmers M

Ginger processing hub to take-off in Kachia soon – Official

The Kaduna State Government, on Monday, said it was collaborating with the Federal Government and the World Bank to establish a world-class ginger hub

Egusi: The hidden treasure melon farmers ignore

Egusi melon, botanically called Citrullus colocynthis, also has many names such as colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, vine of Sod