Some women farmers in Bauchi State have called for early distribution of subsidized fertilizers and inputs to enable them to cultivate their farmlands.
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Some city returnees who are currently undertaking rainy season farming in the South-South region have decried lack of support from the government.
The Ondo State Government has begun a two-day training programme for yam farmers on yam sett multiplication and tuber production as part of efforts to enhance food security and promote youth engagement in agriculture.
The Federal Government is set to commence the collation of farmers’ databases across the country for the accurate implementation of agriculture policies and planning.
The All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), South-West Zone, on Tuesday, appealed to the government at all levels to provide irrigation facilities to enable farming activities throughout the year.
A new Australian-developed genetic index is helping dairy farmers breed cattle with greater heat tolerance, as the industry faces the growing challenge of climate-related heat stress in livestock.
Some agriculture experts have called for less dependence on agrochemicals by local farmers for crop cultivation to boost productivity and promote healthy food.
The Ogun State Government has supported farmers with N5.4 billion worth of inputs through the Ogun State Transformation Economic Programme (OGSTEP).
The Bauchi State Budget Committee Group (BCG) has expressed concern over the inadequate funding of the agricultural sector in the 2025 budget.
With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.