African agriculture is at a turning point, and a long-awaited “green revolution” may be within reach. Many of the continent’s governments are adopting market-friendly policies and committing more resources to the sector. Traditional big-donor countries are increasing their expenditures on agriculture, while China and Brazil are also beginning to contribute to the effort. African’s agriculture’sContinueContinue reading “Four lessons for transforming African agriculture”
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Tomato Disease: Experts proffer solutions to Tuta Absoluta
Agricultural experts at the University of Ibadan,at an Agriculture bloggers confrence held at university of Ibadan,on monday (30th of may 2016) , proffered solutions to the recent outbreak of Tomato disease, Tuta Absoluta, saying importing tomato seeds was not the best option. Dr. Morufat Balogun, a Geneticist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinueContinue reading “Tomato Disease: Experts proffer solutions to Tuta Absoluta”
How To Start Cocoa Farming In Nigeria
Cocoa farming presents one of the best business opportunity in Agribusiness. The demand for cocoa seeds worldwide is extremely high and the price in international market is quite encouraging to farmers. You already know what cocoa is used for. There will be no chocolate on the shelf without the cocoa seeds. Confectionery and Beverage makingContinueContinue reading “How To Start Cocoa Farming In Nigeria”
AFAN Tasks FG On Agricultural Transformation
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Jigawa on Sunday urged the Federal Government to speed up action in transforming the agricultural sector. The Chairman of the association, Alhaji Habibu Isa, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse. Isa noted that government’s resolve to shift fromContinueContinue reading “AFAN Tasks FG On Agricultural Transformation”
