Nigeria Agriculture News

India mustard crushing rises 29% on year to 550,000 tn in December

Mustard oil mills across the country crushed 550,000 tn of the oilseed in December,...

Bangladesh ranks 5th in global wheat imports

The country witnessed a robust growth in wheat import during last five fiscal years’...

More investment, less yields –

With the government’s support in 2018, which included credit, agriculture made a strong showing...

Only agric can tackle youth unemployment, says Ortom

BENUE State Governor Samuel Ortom has said agriculture can provide employment for the youth. He...

Extension agents get 220 vehicles, motorcycles

The Northeast Commodity Association (NECAS) has procured 220 motorcycles and distributed to extension agents...

duties for some meals reduced to zero

A zero duty will be applied to imports of rapeseed, cotton, sunflower and palm...

How to maintain your tomato health and hygiene

Minimize Irrigation. Tomato plants have surprisingly low water needsand overwatering can promote disease. Once...

Malaysia planning to support the palm oil market

Malaysia is going to revise the structure of its customs duty on palm oil...

Despite price fluctuation, 2018 was good year for vegetable farmers

Vegetable farmers in Jos, Plateau State, say though 2018 saw price fluctuation in the...

11 Seeds You Should Be Eating

Why Seeds? 11 Seeds You Should Be Eating Seeds are wealthy in vitamins and have many...

Lessons for Nigeria

The name Kericho is synonymous with tea production in Kenya. Located in the highlands...

Pakistan. ECC approves modalities for export of 0.5mn tons surplus wheat/wheat products

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) approved on Tuesday the modalities of...

Kano-based miller targets 500 tonnes daily production by June

Kano-based Amarava Rice Mill says it is targeting to record 500 tonnes of daily...

Economics and techniques of modern cashew farming |

CashewA young bricklayer in Kwara State, simply identified as Alaba, was getting frustrated in...

How we are building agric as alternative to oil revenue, says Akwa Ibom government

Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has reiterated commitment to the development of agriculture...

Cocoa prices end 2018 with strong gains

Cocoa prices ended 2018 with strong gains, leading generally firmer agricultural markets, but the...

Osun farmers demand GSM network at farm settlements

The farmers in Osun State said they want the digital mobile network of...

Ukrainian rapeseed exports improved 19%

In January-November 2018, Ukraine exported 2.36 million tons of rapeseed for the amount of...

Army livestock market to ease movement of cattle – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said the Army...