Agriculture

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

Ebonyi votes N16b for farmers, civil servants

Ebonyi state governor David Umahi has set aside N16  billion to farmers to access this fiscal year including civil servants and other interesting

Security threats in villages as Katsina farmers prepare for planting

Farm clearance and other activities in preparation for the forthcoming farming season in Katsina State have started in earnest amid fear of bandits&rs

Why shortage of tomato persists in rainy season

How farmers can turn the tide, by experts Over the years, tomato production in Nigeria is largely done through irrigation in most states of the north.

Getting quality seeds for 2018 rain-fed farming

One of the challenges confronting Nigerian farmers is access to quality seeds, which is key to good yield.  At the moment, most Nigerian farmers

FEC approves N10.7billion rice mills in 10 states

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N10.7 billion for the establishment of 10 rice mills in 10 states. The Minister of State for Agric