Agriculture

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

Why growing irrigation farming in Niger may face setbacks

Irrigation farming in rural communities in Niger State is progressively becoming more popular during the dry season than it has ever been, despite gov

Concerns as 50kg of locally milled rice hits N47,500 in Kano

Rice users in Kano State have expressed concern as the price of locally milled rice continues to rise in the market. Recent checks have revealed that

Scientists create tomato of the future with some incredible features

Sure, you may have succeeded in growing some tomatoes in your home garden. But can you grow them in space? Scientists have just genetically modified c

C/River develops 3.5m oil palm seedlings, nurseries

Thirteen designated communities and farmers in Cross River State have received 3.5 million oil palm seedlings and nurseries in the last seven months f

Edo empowers 2,078 farmers with irrigation facilities

The Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Stephen Idehenre, has disclosed that no fewer than 2,078 Small Holder Farmers (SHFs) hav