Experts seek soil-based fertiliser recommendations to improve yields
By Cynthia Alo Agricultural experts have called for a shift from one-size-fits-all fertiliser recommendations to soil-based application, warning that farmers may be wasting money on nutrients their crops do not need.They said differences in soil conditions and crop requirements meant that applying the same fertiliser rates across farming locations could result in poor nutrient use, […]
NESG calls on NASS to pass Food Safety & Quality Bill into law
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, Thursday, urged the National Assembly to pass the Food Safety and Quality Bill 2019 into law for the benefit of the Nigerian economy
NALDA gives hope to rehabilitated drug addicts, women and youths with livestock empowerment
Ikonne said 100 women got 3 goats each, while 200 youths got one cow for 2 persons, which the total beneficiaries were 300
AFAN urges FG to resuscitate National Food Reserve Agency
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to resuscitate the National Food Reserve Agency, NFRA, to boost food security and nutrition in the country
Why we’re sure cocoa documents’ll boost farmers’ productivity ― Abubakar
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, Tuesday, assured that documents on cocoa industry will boost farmers’ productivity as they are comprehensive to tackle various challenges
Food Production: AFAN wants private sector to engage in water supply venture
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Monday, called on the private sector to venture into water supply business to enable farmers embark on all year-round-farming to boost food production
