Research institute identifies major soils for land use planning
The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has identified and…
Private partnership will drive food sufficiency, aquaculture sustainability – FISON
The Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) on Wednesday said that there was…
Nigeria needs 100,000 tractors to be food sufficient – Association
Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) said on Tuesday…
Buharinomics: 60% Of North West, North East Live In Extreme Poverty – Dangote
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has lamented the high…
FG to set up cashew processing plants in 4 states — Ogbeh
The Federal Government says it plans to set up cashew processing plants…
Improved security, increased farming activities force crash in prices of perishable food items in Maiduguri
Bumper harvest of perishable food items occasioned by increased farming activities in…
Delay in passage, release of agric budget hampering activities — Ogbeh
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, says the…
Fresh fish consumption can work against asthma — Study
The consumption of fresh fish can counteract asthma, a disease of the…
Why FG must revive cotton farming in Nigeria – KADCCIMA
The Kaduna State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) says…
FG’s economic diversification yielding fruits through agric produce — Perm Sec
Mr Sunday Edet-Akpan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,…
FG To Reconstruct Grazing Reserves – Agric Minister
The Federal Government says it will soon commence the reconstruction of grazing…
Police recover 61 suspected rustled cattle in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Saturday said that 61 cattle…
Presidential Election: Why Buhari Won – Miyetti Allah
Fulani socio-cultural association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari…
World Bank to support Kano farmers with $500m grant
Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World…
World’s largest bee rediscovered after 38 years
Last seen in 1981 and thought to be extinct, the world’s largest…
Tanzanian govt. to spend $4.3m for oil palm farming
Tanzania has set aside 4.3 million dollars to boost cultivation of oil…
EU provides €45m support for smallholder agri-businesses in Nigeria, other African countries
The European Union (EU) has provided 45 million euros to support smallholder…
Why some destination countries oppose Nigerian exports — Presidencial Aide
The Federal Government on Sunday attributed trade politics amongst nations as one…
FG will end tomato paste importation before 2019 ends, says Agric minister
The minister of agriculture and natural resources, Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed that…
Nigeria loses $9bn annually on poor agric investment – Minister
The Federal Government on Sunday said it was losing 9 billion dollars…
Guinness partners Stanbic IBTC to support Nigerian farmers
Guinness Nigeria Plc has launched an agriculture scheme to support the Federal…
Oil Palm: Producer decries increasing destruction of plantations
A palm oil producer, Mr Godswealth Henry, on Monday decried the increase…
Association pledge to facilitate 500,000 maize farmers’ participation in CBN agric programme
The Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria (MAAN), has pledged to ensure the…
“Rear pigs to curb snake bites”
The Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Kennedy Ishaya, has called for…
Nigeria’s export drive suffers setback as Vietnam rejects her 37, 000 tonnes of cashew
Nigeria’s drive to improve non-oil export has suffered a huge setback. About…
Nigeria to acquire $1.1b loan from Brazil to finance agricultural development
The Minister of Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed has announced that the Federal…
CBN approves compensation for 550,000 rice farmers affected by flood
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) said the Central Bank of…
Farmers call for peaceful 2019 elections
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has appealed to various stakeholders…
(Photo): Benue Govt Impounds 105 Cows Over Open Grazing
The Benue State Livestock Guards has impounded 105 cows and four sheep…
7.2 million Africans lifted out of poverty through IITA’s research innovations – DG
Dr Nteranya Sanginga, the Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan,…