Effort of Federal government to eliminate impediments crippling food security in Nigeria has received boost with the new maize technology released by Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Besides the sufficiency, the new technology will bridge the gap of about five million metric tons of maize shortage in Nigeria and drastically reduce huge […]
The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has said that the current maize production in the country stands at 15 million
Over time, the cattle industry in Nigeria has been neglected, and competition for resources, water access and grazing lands has resulted in violent conflicts between sedentary farmers and herders. Many farmers are now looking at opportunities within various industries in the livestock sector for income generation and reduction or elimination of bloodshed. One of…
The recently concluded Sorghum Conference brought together researchers, scientists, and experts from around the world to discuss the potential and challenges associated with this resilient crop. Participants shared their key takeaways, experiences, and insights during the event, shedding light on th