Top 10 agriculture news from the biggest events and recent happenings in the Nigerian agric space, from June 8, to June 14, 2020. Click the links to continue reading the stories. Here we go; Lagos Gov…
Things to know about the yam storage facility launched by federal govt in Benue
In an effort to promote a smooth agricultural value chain in Nigeria, the federal government this week inaugurated a yam storage facility in Benue State reported as being able to store up to 200,000 t…
Xtralarge Farms unveils first Agriculture Digital Currency – Xtratoken, and it’s Agritech City
Xtralarge Farms unveiled Nigeria’s first Agriculture Digital Currency known as the Xtratoken and its Xtralarge Agritech City. The Chief Executive Officer of Xtralarge Group, Seyi Davids, said at the u…
Report: Cocoa farmers and exporters earn N179bn in 2018
Nigeria’s cocoa farmers and exporters have earned about N179 billion from export of raw cocoa beans in 2018, according to data obtained by BusinessDay from the International Cocoa Association (ICCO). …
CRIN holds 2019 Farmers’ Field Day
The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) held their farmers’ Field Day in Ibadan, Oyo state, with the theme, “Dissemination of CRIN Technologies through Multi-stakeholder Process”. Delivering hi…
Turkey Farming Basics – A quick look into rearing the poultry birds
Turkey farming is commonly practiced in Nigeria at a subsistence level. Here is a quick look into turkey farming, by a renowned turkey farmer based in Masaka, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Jerry Ngwankwe. She …
Farmers want FG to ban maize importation
Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of maize into the country to encourage local production. Alhaji Bello Abubakar, the National President o…
Farmers want FG to ban maize importation
Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of maize into the country to encourage local production. Alhaji Bello Abubakar, the National President o…
How to Start Pig Farming in Nigeria – All the Secrets you Need to Know
Pig farming can fetch you a fortune within a very short while! Thinking of what agribusiness you could venture into? Need tips and heads up on the best practices? Look no further, this article is for …
Want to become successful at Moringa Farming in Nigeria? See all you need to know!
Moringa farming started in India, it was used in the preparation of food before researchers discovered it to be medically potent. The knowledge of it in the last one decade has tremendously increased …
Iska, SMS Based Weather Forecasting Service, Partners with 9mobile to Launch in Nigeria
Iska, the SMS – based weather forecasting service for tropical weather is now available in Nigeria to subscribers of 9mobile. The service is a product of award-winning weather forecasting compan…
ICYMI: Brazil injects $1.1 billion into Nigeria’s Agriculture
Despite Nigeria’s allocation of hundreds of billions of Naira to Agriculture in 2018, some critics claim nothing has been done in the sector. Now the Nigerian government is set to receive $1.1 b…
Nigeria can eradicate poverty with agriculture, see report!
A new research by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has indicated that Nigeria meet the criteria needed for fo…
Organic Agriculture in Nigeria – History, Problems, Future Prospects and Potentials
Historical Background of Organic Agriculture in Nigeria The practice of organic agriculture in an organized manner is still new to the country, with less than ten years of application. As of 2007, Nig…
Five Health Benefits Of Soursop You Probably Didn’t Know
Soursop is a fruit that is found in tropical areas like the Americas, Caribbeans and some parts of Africa. It is green and fleshy with dark brown seeds and has a spike like skin. The botanical name fo…
Land Degradation in Nigeria – The Way Forward
Rural youth face many hurdles in trying to earn a livelihood. Pressure on arable land is high in many parts of the world, making it difficult to start a farm. Youth often also lack access to credit, a…
Kalahari Red Goats Farming in Nigeria – All You Should Know About These Breeds
The Kalahari Red goats are amongst the most craved goat breeds in Africa. Bred for meat purposes, they are distinctive and genetically special goat breeds originating from South Africa, like other hig…
How to Effectively Feed Your Broiler Birds
Broiler chickens are birds crossbred from special strains of Cornish and Plymouth rock chickens. Hatcheries developed these birds for maximum growth over 8 to 10 weeks. By the time these birds reach e…
Corps Member Shows Off His Farm and Harvest of Corns
There are various ways in which youth corp members sent into different parts of the country make the best of their situations. For some, it may involve having fun and whiling away time, for a young ma…
Friesland Campina to invest €23 in Nigeria’s dairy production
As part of efforts aimed at increasing the production of dairy products in Nigeria, a Dutch dairy company, Friesland Campina, has said it will invest about twenty-three million Euros in the nation’s d…