Agriculture

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

Kogi to establish 6 farm settlements

The Kogi State government says it will establish six farm settlements across the three senatorial districts of the state to boost agricultural product

37,000 new generation farmers to be trained by IITA

In a bid to tackle the problem of ageing farming population, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, has perfected plans t

High cost of pesticides threatens beans farms in Katsina

The high cost of pesticides is threatening beans farming in Katsina State.  Pesticides are among major inputs required in beans cultivation, espe

Lagosians walk against hunger to celebrate World Food Day

As part of activities to mark the World Food Day on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has organised a fitness walk against hunger to sen

Quelea birds, Grasshoppers destroy farm produce in 12 villages in Sokoto

Quelea birds and grasshoppers have destroyed farm produce worth millions of naira in twelve villages of Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State,