The Future of Farming: Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture
While artificial intelligence (AI) seemed until recently to be science fiction, countless corporations across the globe are now researching ways to implement this technology in […]
Agriculture
Bird Flu, insecurity, major threat to poultry farming in Kaduna State – PAN Chairman
Mr Musa Bala, Chairman of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Kaduna State chapter, says bird Flu and insecurity are the major threats to poultry farming […]
NDE launches 2021 sustainable agricultural development training in Imo
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched its 2021 sustainable agricultural development training scheme in Imo.The Acting Director General of the Directorate, Mallam Abubakar […]
Food sufficiency: NDE commences training of 100 unemployed youths in Nasarawa
National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Nasarawa has commenced training of 100 unemployed youths in sustainable agricultural development for wealth creation and food sufficiency. The […]
NALDA plans reactivation of farm estates for youths engagement
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it will reactivate its abandoned farm estates across the country to engage youths at the grassroots. Prince […]
Mango farmers mull 6 juice processing plants in 2021
The National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) says it will establish six juice processing plants in the country. The National […]
Climate change: Expert cautions farmers against early planting
An agriculture expert, Mr Ismail Olawale, has cautioned farmers against early planting of crops, as climate change continues to affect rainfall pattern. Olawale, a Fellow […]
Farmers in Oyo State seek “timely support” in new planting season
Smallholder farmers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State are seeking government’s “timely’’ intervention and support for genuine farmers to ensure bumper harvests in 2021. The […]
Association urges increased funding to cashew farmers to boost production
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has called for increased funding to cashew farmers to improve productivity of the crop. The group’s Secretary-General, Mr […]
Attack on Uzuakoli Police Station barbaric, says Orji kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has described the attack on Uzuakoli Police Station in Bende Local Government Area of Abia as […]
Farmers applaud training on pesticides, fertilizer application
Farmers attending a 2-Day training workshop, on Wednesday, in Abuja, on the pesticides application process on rice and groundnut have described it as apt and […]
Expert recommends mechanised agriculture for nation’s economic growth
An agricultural expert, Mr Austin Nnodim, has recommended mechanised agriculture in the country, saying it has a great potential to propel rapid economic growth.Nnodim, who […]
Smart Agriculture trainees in Kaduna laud home gardening training
Some trainees of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Kaduna have commended the outcomes of their home gardening experiences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Stakeholders engages local seed coy to multiply PBR cowpea
Due to the high demand of the newly developed Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea, Agriculture stakeholders have engaged indigenous seed companies for the multiplication and […]
Nigeria has attained some perfection in local rice processing- RIFAN
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has affirmed the quality of locally processed rice, which it says has attained a level of perfection. “We have […]
Food security: Expert tasks small-scale farmers on insurance
Mr Tella Adekunle, an insurance underwriter in Edo, has urged small-scale farmers to embrace agricultural insurance packages to promote food security in the country. Adekunle […]
Dry season farming: Katsina govt to spend N1.8bn on Sulma dam expansion
The Katsina Government is to spend N1.8 billion on the expansion and modification of the Sulma Earth Dam in Kafur Local Government, as part of […]