Farmers in tale of woes over flooding
By Cynthia Alo There are indications that farmers may have suffered huge losses following recent heavy rains that created flooding of farmlands across the country. Vanguard AgroBiz findings reveal that many farmers across the country are now battling with the impact on survival of their farming businesses. The situation may worsen as the Nigeria Hydrological […]
FG to go tough on fake fertiliser producers
HE Federal Government has resolved to go tough on fake fertiliser producers as they have been selling the commodity to unsuspecting farmers who have raised alarm over the damages done to their farmlands and produce.
Nigerian researchers release two new maize hybrids
Two new hybrids of maize that will help improve productivity and income of farmers in Nigeria have been released at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART), Obafemi Awolowo University in Ibadan.
Marathon maize project winds up after eight years
Partners and funders of the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA) Project this week convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to take stock of the project. DTMA concludes its work in Africa after eight years of work on improved drought-tolerant maize, to help maize farmers in sub-Saharan Africa mitigate drought.
IART releases new hybrid maize seeds
Two New Hybrid Maize that will help improve productivity and income of farmers have been released in Nigeria.
Harvestplus’ll continue to address challenges in Vitamin A cassava value chain
HarvestPlus’s Global Director, Product Development and Commercialization, Wolfgang Pfeiffer has promised that the body will continue to work with partners to ensure that many more vulnerable people to hidden hunger are taken care of.
