Agriculture

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

Armyworms spread to Kwara, Nasarawa, Kogi

Kwara State government has raised alarm over wide-spread invasion of farmlands by army waorms. The pest attacks have so far left so many farmers devas

How to have a successful turkey business

The domesticated turkey, a bird native to North America, is a large poultry raised for its meat, with up to 50 per cent profit for both local and broi

Tuta Absoluta: How we saved Gombe tomato farms – Commissioner

Gombe State Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Dahiru Buba Biri, has said the ministry took drastic measures that saved many tomato farms from the t

Expert promotes use of vitamin ‘A’ fortified maize seed

A new variety of maize seeds fortified with vitamin ‘A’ has been introduced in the north-western part of the country by Green Sahel Agro,

Stakeholders appraise RUFIN impact on rural farmers, businesses

Stakeholders from agricultural and financial sectors yesterday met in Abuja to assess the impact of the Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (