AGRICULTURE

Mr Nanono expressed satisfaction with NAFARL’s acceptance to key into the ministry’s programme, especially mechanization and extension services.

The government said the development will help revolutionise the agricultural sector in Nigeria.

Government said N2.8billion from the sum for control of migratory pests would be disbursed to 12 front line states in...

Zamfara and Akwa Ibom recorded price deflation or negative inflation rates (general decrease in the general price level of food)...

The initiative is aimed at creating healthier and rich food supply, as well as a safe environment for all, as...

The storage facilities, located at Zaki Biam in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, were built by the...

"Our efforts on growing non-oil exports have started to yield some results. For instance, in the past year, our revenue...

The food outlook provides a forecast for production and market trends for cereals, oil crops, meat, dairy, fish and sugar.

Mr Lal began his research career at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria.

Scores of cows have died from the disease in Kano, herders said.

“We advised our partners to work in shifts- always have at least one person who can stay on-site for two–three...

CBN said it is financing the farmers under its 10 focal commodities which cuts across the value chains.

A report released alongside the roadmap recommends immediate, short- and medium-term solutions for the agriculture sector

The inputs distributed to the smallholder farmers include varieties of rice, maize, and wheat seeds including palm seedlings, the official...

Farmers who fell back on their savings during the coronavirus-induced lockdown said prices of inputs have risen drastically and they...

Researchers say in the last 5 years, BASICS has created a viable and sustainable cassava seed system in Nigeria.

Across West Africa, as of April, over 11 million people needed immediate food assistance - mostly due to conflict.

Cassava is the second most-consumed staple food after maize in sub-Saharan Africa, feeding more than 300 million people.

The projects address global environmental crises that impact the productivity and sustainability of agriculture.

While supplies appear strong, demand weakened due to economic contractions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, forest loss declined for Nigeria and West Africa between 2018 and 2019, the report said.

The panelists highlighted the vital contribution of bees and beekeepers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The facility will ensure that farmers in the most vulnerable countries have timely access to inputs, information, markets and liquidity.

Prices of food items differ from state to state with Bayelsa recording the highest prices for rice, garri, fish (tilapia...

The contribution by agriculture is higher than those recorded in the first quarters of 2019 and 2018 respectively.