AGRICULTURE

Palm wine vendors have resorted to the adulteration of the product, prioritising financial gains over public health.

Nigeria is emerging as an important source of lithium as the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies...

“There is the opportunity for Nigeria to more than double its food output, which would be pretty transformative because it...

Governor AbdulRazaqsays the World Bank project will boost agriculture and raise the living standard of the people if sited in...

The official says Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been a significant maize pest in Nigeria since 2016 and warned that...

The minister said the farmers lost over 90 per cent of their total harvest for the season.

Nigeria faces significant food security challenges exacerbated by escalating conflicts, economic instability, and a typical staple food price crisis.

Mr Joshua called for increased investment in agricultural research and infrastructure to build a resilient agricultural system capable of withstanding...

Despite the numerous challenges in setting up cold chain outlets in the country, private firms are taking the plunge.

Nigeria loses about half of its perishable export goods yearly due to a dearth of cold chain technology at airports,...

Companies wishing to import husked brown rice, grain sorghum, millet, maize, wheat, and beans at zero duty must be incorporated...

The NEAP is a 10-year strategic plan (2024-2034) developed to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in Nigeria, he said.

The agronomist said the sustainability of Nigeria's ginger value chain is threatened, as ginger farmers are struggling with access to...

“This initiative represents our resolve to support the agriculture sector and ensure farmers have the resources needed to cultivate their...

Yam farmers in Benue say they record about 40 per cent post-harvest losses. It's a similar situation for other food...

Nigeria, which suffers from food shortages, loses tonnes of various types of foods to post-harvest losses.

As the cost-of-living crisis worsened across the country, President Bola Tinubu unveiled some proactive measures to address skyrocketing food prices.

The Commissioner said the occurrence of the 2024 Little Dry Season (LDS) is projected to start from the 22 July...

Mr AbdulRazaq says the exercise was part of his administration’s efforts to encourage a bumper harvest and promote food security...

Mr Tinubu said the federal government will provide all necessary incentives for this initiative, whilst the states will provide the...

An official explained that the disease was bacterial, primarily affecting cattle, buffaloes, goats, and pigs.

Controversy has traced the proposal to create a livestock ministry since the president first hinted at it on 9 July.

From 2022 to 2023, the United Nations said hunger increased in Western Asia, the Caribbean, and most African subregions.

“The action we are taking followed a progress report of quelea birds’ infestation in some parts of Taraba."

Governor Abba Yusuf says the NPK fertiliser would be distributed to 52,800 small-holder farmers across the 44 local government areas...