It takes 7 to 10 years to genetically modify 1 crop — NABDA
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it will take between seven…
AFAN advocates soil testing by farmers before fertiliser application
Mr Tunde Arosanyin, the Technical Adviser, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN),…
FG Develops Pesticide To Tackle Tomato Pest
The Federal Government says it has found a pesticide capable of killing…
End Of Tomato Scarcity: Vaccine For Tomato Pest Discovered
An end to the current tomato scarcity which has hit the country…
Adamawa Govt. to import farm equipment, says Commissioner
Adamawa Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Waziri Haruna, said the state government has…
Research Nigeria’s tomato crisis, don urges FG
Prof. Emmanuel Oladipo, a consultant with the Global Environment Facility, an NGO,…
Kano Govt. to register 100,000 youths for rice production—Ganduje
Kano State Government on Sunday, promised to register no fewer than 100,…
Tomato disease: experts proffer solutions to Tuta Absoluta
Agricultural experts at the University of Ibadan on Sunday proffered solutions to…
Why Tomato Scarcity Hit Nigeria – Minister Of Agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday revealed that the pest Tuta absoluta,…
Farmers urge States, FG to provide farm inputs to boost production
As the rainy season sets in, farmers across the country have urged…
Agriculture college begins exportation of bagged cassava
The Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi, says it has began the…
Atiku says there’s future in farming, greater future in agriculture
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said there is a future in farming…
Insufficient rainfall responsible for rise in commodity prices in Lagos markets – Agro coy
The prices of some commodities like imported rice, maize and garri, continued…
Agriculturist advises maize farmers to finish planting before end of May
Farmers have been urged to finish maize planting for the current planting…
Expert wants empowerment of agricultural universities, research institutes for agro development
An Expert in Agriculture, Mr Adeola Elliot, has urged the Federal Government…
Group trains students on cassava planting
An international agriculture organization, Harvestplus Nigeria, on Monday said it had trained…
German Govt. commits € 3m to boost construction, agricultural sectors in Ogun
The German Government has committed three million Pounds to assist Ogun Government…
We would have avoided Boko Haram if Northern Leaders Listened to me 16 Years Ago- Ogbeh
The minister for Agriculture and rural development Chief Audu Ogbeh stated that…
UN warns against high levels of child malnutrition in Madagascar NAN-F-11
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General, has expressed strong concern over the…
Dangote to create 210,000 jobs
Dangote Group of Companies on Tuesday said the organisation would create 210,000…
World Bank commends agric programme’s implementation in Nigeria
World Bank supervision team has commended the implementation of West Africa Agricultural…
Nigeria can produce 4m tonnes of cowpea annually — Farmer
Mr Kabiru Mohammed , President of National Federation of Cowpea Farmers, Processors…
Export rubber, cocoa, palm oil to us, EU tells Nigeria
The European Union (EU), has urged Nigeria Government to increase export of…
Genetically modified agric produce in Nigerian markets safe for consumption — Agency
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has assured Nigerians that all the…
Association urges FG to provide seedlings, soft loans for farmers to boost agriculture
The National President of Federation of Cowpea (beans) Farmers, Processors and Marketers…
Buhari Orders Release of 10,000 tons of Grains To Cushion Effect of Poverty and Hunger
The president, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday directed the Minister of Agriculture, Chief…
Sen. Wakili distributes 1,800 bags of fertiliser to electorate in Bauchi South
Sen. Ali Wakili, representing Bauchi Southern Senatorial District, on Saturday distributed 1,…
FG to introduce soil test kits to farmers nationwide – Official
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is to introduce soil…
AFAN urges youths to embrace farming, liberate themselves from poverty
Mr Moses Oladipupo, the Vice President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria…
Expert recommends better packaging for Herbal Remedies
Dr Andrew Iloh, a scientist with the Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda…