Agriculture

Cassava farmers want favorable agricultural policies in 2017

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA) has appealed…

FG blames insecurity for hike in fertiliser price

The Federal Government says the current hike in price of fertiliser is as a result…

Kwara to create 20,000 jobs in agriculture

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that Mr Adegoke Bamidele, Kwara Commissioner for Agriculture…

Niger AFAN condemns advance payment for crops

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that the Niger chapter of All Farmers Association…

Rice smuggling thrives in spite of ban

  Rice: The smuggling of rice through the land borders has  continued to thrive in…

Bird flu resurfaces in Kano

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that Kano State Government on Wednesday announced the…

Nigeria’s reliance on imported products declining, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians  that his administration  was determined to  ensure a departure…

Obasanjo backs FG on Agric policy

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has thrown his weight behind the agriculture-driven economy policy…

LASG to roll out “Lake Rice’’

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it was ready to roll out Lake Rice…

PHOTOS: Vice President Osinbajo goes to farm

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was part of an interactive session with traders, food vendors and…