Agriculture

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

How 2018 seasonal rainfall will impact farmers

Globally, accurate weather forecasts are a big deal. Millions of people make immediate, medium and long term life impacting decisions based on weather

A day out with Kebbi’s Queen of sorghum farmers

In the farming circle in Kebbi State, she is fondly called Sarauniyar Manoma (Queen of farming). During the last farming season, Hajiya Kulu Abdullahi

Nigeria grain production fluctuates – FAO

A recently released quarterly report on crop prospects and food situation of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reveals

Nigeria’s palm oil deficit worth $800m

In the 1960s, Nigeria was one of the leading exporters of crude palm oil but has now lost the position to become a net importer to bridge a growing do

ABU exposes northern youths to animal fattening techniques

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has commenced the training of 40 youths from three states of the N