Agriculture

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

CBN’s forex policy on rice triggers fear among rice farmers, processors in Kano

The recent federal government’s announcement of lifting forex restrictions on 43 items has generated serious tension within the agro-business communit

WACOT unveils new technology that can overpower weed for 30 days

One of the most significant issues that farmers confront is weed, which can cause up to 90 per cent production loss if not adequately managed. WACOT,

High cost of seed worries Katsina Irish potatoes farmers

  Irrigation farmers in Katsina State have decried the high cost of Irish Potato seeds, a development that altered the budget of farmers aiming t

Cross River targets 15,000 hectares moringa plantation

  Fifteen thousand hectares of moringa tree crop farms are to be established in Ogoja, Yala, Boki, Biase and Etung Local Government Areas of Cros

Plateau yam farmers jubilate over bumper harvest, price hike

  Yam farmers in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State are jubilating over bumper harvest and hike in price of the crop. The farmers are