Agriculture

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

Ogun agric ministry proposes N4.7bn for 2016

The Ministry of Agriculture in Ogun State has proposed the sum of N4,785 billion to pursue its programme in the2016 fiscal year. Commissioner for Agri

Agriculture under threat in Africa-Oxfam document

Agricultural investment has not delivered what small holders in Africa and in particular, women producers’ need, an Oxfam report seen by Daily T

‘Feeding cows with sugar cane increases milk production’

Various studies have indicated that sugar cane and its by-products can significantly increase the milk yield in cows. Farmers in other countries have

Why Kastina tomato farmers fear new seeds

Tomato farmers in Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State are yet to adopt new improved seeds in recent years.  The farmers operate in their

Secrets behind successful vegetable farming

Any farmer who wants to have a flourishing vegetable farm with good quality produce must be ready to do careful planning and go through the rigours of