As harvest approaches, farmers will be deciding what to do with their corn crop. Most will likely store, yet there may be other ways to consider ownership. We’ll go through the pros and cons of four strategies, so you may begin your planning for postharvest decision-making. With corn prices trying to find a contract low, […]
Experts in the agriculture sector have revealed that over N16 billion can be saved annually through the reduction in the application of insecticide by farmers. One of the experts, Prof. Mohammad Ishiaku, disclosed to Saturday Telegraph that the use of insecticide by farmers in Nigeria has caused more problems than solution due to limited knowledge. […]
The Yobe Ministry of Agriculture has commenced spraying of farmlands against invasion by army pests in seven out of the 17 local government areas. Alhaji Mustapha Gajirima, state commissioner for agriculture, confirmed this on Saturday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu. He said the army pests were reported in Tarmuwa, […]
Victims of the recent flood in Benue State are still trying to come to terms with their situation. JOHNSON BABAJIDE writes that the losses are not quantifiable and may take time to be recovered, despite promises of help from different quarters. HEAPS of damaged properties are now common sight in major parts of Makurdi in […]
The Lagos State Government(LASG) said it had directed a non-stop sale of LAKE rice across the state in all the designated centres. Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State gave the directive in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, on Sunday in Lagos. The Commissioner for Agriculture, […]
Prices of staple food, including garri, yam and potatoes, have decreased in Asaba and environs, a market survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has shown. Buyers at the Ogbe Ogonogo Market, on Sunday, expressed happiness over the situation as the food dealers attributed the price fall to the reduction in the cost price […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, last week, said the reason the frequent herdsmen and farmers’ clashes might not end anytime soon was because of two things: planning and funding. But the excuse was both inane and beneath a government entrusted with the protection of life and property, writes Anayo Okolie […]
The Programme Manager, Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP), Mr Onyema Nwodo, says the government is tackling cocoa-yam disease in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the disease withers cocoa-yam plants. Nwodo told NAN in Enugu on Saturday that ADP had collected samples from the farmers in the area and sent […]
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has entered into a N50Billion agriculture financing partnership with Stanbic IBTC Bank for the 2017/2018 dry and wet season. This is in continuation of its efforts to boost agricultural productivity and modernization by facilitating increased bank lending to the sector. The partnership will cover NIRSAL […]
Nigerian farmers have been advised to embrace organic farming to boost food production and ensure that their farm produce are good for human consumption. The advice was given by cocoa merchants and agriculture experts at a one day workshop organised by Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for farmers in Akure, the Ondo state capital. The […]
Participants at a recent workshop on agriculture in Abuja were unanimous that past efforts by government and multilateral agencies to place agriculture on the front scale in Nigeria have not met much success. The experts attributed the partial success to many factors which include lack of access to mechanized farming, dearth of enhanced seedlings and […]
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that Japan is expanding market access for U.S. chipping potatoes, resuming imports from Idaho for the first time in 11 years. “The United States has a reputation around the globe for growing high-quality potatoes,” said Secretary Perdue. “We are committed to opening up new market opportunities for U.S. […]
The Swedish government plans to open a national center for plant-breeding in order to develop new species of plants that are suitable for the Swedish climate. According to a statement published on the Swedish government’s website on Wednesday, access to suitable plant species is paramount for developing sustainable and competitive agriculture and gardening production across […]
French and German farmers jointly called on European governments to renew the license for glyphosate weedkiller, saying there was no evidence it was toxic and banning it would severely harm farming. The European Union is due to decide by the end of the year whether to extend the licensing of one of the world’s most […]
The following 15 pointers will help you get the most from your phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer investment. They come from Dan Kaiser, University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist. 1. Soil-test regularly and follow those recommendations. Although soil tests aren’t perfect, they’re your best indicator of nutrient sufficiency. 2. Monitor soil pH, the […]