Agric News
Katsina Farmers Express Worry Over Decline in Maize Cultivation
Maize farmers and merchants in Katsina State have expressed concern about a possible reduction in maize cultivation as a result of ongoing attacks by...
Agric News
NADF Supports Ginger Farmers with N1.6 billion
The federal government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has announced a support package worth N1.6 billion for ginger farmers, tagged the GRATE...
Agric News
NIHORT Empowers Delta Women, Youths with Skills on Mushroom, Tomato Management
In a bid to improve food security and reduce post-harvest losses, the National Institute for Horticultural Research (NIHORT), has trained women and youths in...
Agric News
IITA, Sano Foods Advocate for Inclusion of OFSP in Bread
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Sano Foods have called for the incorporation of orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree and flour...
Agric News
AFEX Launches Planting of 1 Million Cocoa Trees
The Nigeria’s leading commodities exchange operator, AFEX, has launched the one million cocoa tree planting initiative, to ensure sustainability of cocoa production across cocoa-producing...
Articles
Economic Prospects in Cowpea Production
In Africa, Nigeria doubles as the largest producer and consumer of cowpea. Besides being an important source of protein, it’s also comprised of approximately...
