Agriculture

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

Women, youths seek opportunities at agric convention

Many women, most of them youths, converged in Abuja on Wednesday to network toward seeking opportunities at the National Youth in Agricultural convent

How non-farmers got subsidised fertiliser in Niger

On July 17, 2024, our correspondent got a call from a farmer who rode on his motorcycle from his village in Shiroro Local Government Area, about 30 ki

Why prices of spices are on the rise

The prices of spices have skyrocketed, taking the items out of the reach of many Nigerians. The spices include ginger, turmeric, chili pepper and garl

Shun protest, focus on your farming activities – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called on Nigerian farmers to focus on their farming activities.  Reacting to o

After months of scarcity, tomato, potato supplies reduce market prices

Two months ago, the prices of tomato and Irish potatoes were far beyond what the ordinary consumers could afford. A basket of tomatoes in June went up