Prices of grains have increased at Potiskum Grains Market in Yobe, newsmen reports. A correspondent, who went round the market on Monday, observed the increase in the prices of grains such as beans, rice, maize, sorghum and guinea corn. Reports…
Cocoa and Plantain Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (CPFAN) on Friday in Akure urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address frequent clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Its chairman, Chief Ayodele Ojo, said this would enhance Federal Government’s policies and programmes on food…
The Bauchi State chapter of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged the Federal Government to introduce additional measures that will enhance rice production and processing in the country. Alhaji Yahaya Adamu, the Chairman of the association in…
An Agro-meteorologist at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has advocated the conservation of rain-water for sustained agricultural activities, especially in Oyo North and Kwara South. Mr Adewale Adetayo gave the advice in an interview with newsmen…
Dr Joel Akinfasoye, an agronomist at the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, says that the cultivation of `Ewedu’ (Corchorus Oletorious) ,especially, during dry season is a highly profitable venture. Akinfasoye told newsmen on Friday in Ibadan that farmers should…
Kaduna State Government has donated bio-security equipment to poultry associations in the state to prevent the spread of the bird flu, also called Avian Influenza (AI), in the state. Reports state that some of the equipment donated to the farmers…
Some Agriculture stakeholders have attributed the hike in price of beans on various mitigating factors in the sector in the country. They spoke to newsmen on the backdrop of the ‘World Pulses Day’ celebration on Wednesday in Lagos. Reports state…
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Oyo State has appealed to the state and local governments to assist with land to enable them improve on rice production in 2021. The RIFAN Chairman in Oyo state, Pastor Samuel Akinade,…
Researchers in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin have developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1. Prof. Gbolagade Adesiji, a former Ag. Dean of the Faculty, announced the new development to newsmen in Ilorin on Monday. Adesiji told…
Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, has organised a pre-season training and sensitization programme for the next batch of Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) beneficiaries. Delivering his speech at the event, Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina…
