Agriculture

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

FG urged to assist farmers to adopt mechanised farming

Mahindra Group has called on the federal government to promote mechanised farming so as to boost capacity in the agricultural sector towards self-suff

Group plans modern farm settlement to lure young farmers

The Chairman Foundation for Peace, Economic and Agricultural Transformation (FPEAT) Alhaji Malik Audu has said Nigerians need to go back to agricultur

Cotton farmers to benefit from reviving textile industry

In 1980, cotton turnover in Nigeria was worth N8.9 billion, which represented 25% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sadly, it slumped to o

Bird flu: Kano poultry farmers sensitised

The Kano State chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has organised a one-day workshop on Avian Influenza preventive measures, following

Poor grain prices force Katsina farmers to sesame farming

Poor market prices of grains in the face of high cost of fertiliser has forced many maize farmers in the southern part of Katsina State to adopt sesam