AGRICULTURE

“2,400 hectares is sufficient, so we will initially clear 500 hectares to receive pasture before the rains this year."

Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts.

Roan antelope is highly vulnerable due to its preference for relatively open habitats along with its size and nonmigratory habits.

Kwara Central lawmaker, Saliu Mustapha empowers 2,500 constituents at a well-attended event in Ilorin.

While these claims are currently under investigation, they have sparked widespread debate on social media.

The Saudi Arabian Embassy described the dates as a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

The prediction of forecasts for dry spells between June and July that could cause water stress, impacting crop growth and...

One of Nigeria's most forested areas lost about 11 per cent of its tree cover between 2001 and 2022. The...

There are several roadblocks hindering the growth of MSMEs in the nutrition-focused business space.

During a recent visit to the state, PREMIUM TIMES observed how farmers take advantage of the sunlight typical in northern...

“WFP Nigeria CSP 2023 to 2027, a five-year project, has a dedicated activity for strengthening institutional capacities..."

Cocoa farmers in the agrarian communities of Oyo State count gains from the soaring prices of cocoa beans in the...

The benefits of increased soybean production extend beyond the agricultural sector; they have significant implications for Nigeria's economy overall

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions.

Mr Adamu-Saba said the disaster was caused by the opening of the dams in Jebba and Kanji, two of Nigeria's...

According to the cocoa farmers, proceeds from cocoa farming in the outgoing season tripled what they realised in the previous...

Muhammad Abdulkadir, a community leader in Tada, said crops valued at millions of naira have been destroyed by the flooding

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the farmers lost an estimated N12 billion to a fungal disease epidemic that destroyed their ginger...

Despite promises by the government over the past 20 years to improve farming in Nigeria, the country still struggles with...

“You are serving Nigerians what, ordinarily, if they have knowledge about, they would not consume and you are trying to...

Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ecotourism.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how nine people were killed in December before the latest reprisal attack.

In the early months of 2024, Nigeria was thrown into prolonged, severe heat waves, especially in the northern parts of...

“Women constitute approximately 90 per cent of the workforce in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, yet they remain under-recognised and unsupported.”