Agriculture

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

What crippled Sokoto Gum Arabic project

The multi-million naira Gum Arabic plantations established in the three senatorial districts of Sokoto State have been abandoned, Daily Trust can repo

Diversification: FG to boost jatropha production

The Federal Government is to focus more on the development of jatropha production as part of efforts to diversify the nation’s economy, the Dire

‘North needs agriculture to survive’

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have emphasized the need for sustained interest in agriculture for states in the northern part of Nigeria to s

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