Agriculture

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

Processing zones: ADB, IFAD inject $520m to boost agric in S’South states

The African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) plan to jointly release the sum

Why government must listen to our concerns on fertiliser

Alhaji Sadiq Kassim is the president of the Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN). In this interview, he explained some o

Heat wave destroys yam farms, delays harvest in Taraba

A severe heat wave experienced in Taraba State has destroyed yam farms across yam-producing areas in Taraba State, Daily Trust on Sunday checks have r

Reasons you need to consider backyard farming

Farmers generally engage in farming in rural areas due to the availability of land, cost-effectiveness, proximity to natural resources and favourable

Cost of feed: Abuja fish farmers explore production options

Fish farmers under the aegis of ‘Abuja and Its Environs Fish Farmers Association’ have met in Abuja to explore strategies for sustainable production i