Kebbi Govt Takes Drastic Action Over Quelea Birds Invsion
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi Following the invasion of Quelea birds in Kebbi State, the state government has taken drastic measures to tackle the menace. State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Shehu Muazu disclosed the measures…
KACRAN Proffers Recipe For National Peace, Food Security
… Herders, Farmers in focus By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu As the 2026/2027 farming season commences and at a time when Nigeria is facing some of its most severe economic challenges in over six decades, many of which are exacerbated by…
Relief For Yobe Farmers: Buni Beats Down Tractor Hiring Fee By 50%
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Farmers across Yobe State have received a major boost following the decision of Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, to reduce the cost of hiring tractors from N100,000 to N50,000. The Acting Secretary to the State…
C4SEAS Project Organises Training Workshop For AEAS
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Executive Director of National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS) Prof. Sani Yusuf has said that Agricultural extension and advisory services remain a critical pillar for transforming agriculture,…
Sentinel X Organizes Green Field Day At Bizara Demo Plot
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria A Green Field Day for the Sentinel X Fall Army Worm (FAW) control technology has been conducted at the Malam Isa Idris’ Maize demonstration plot at Bizara village in Zaria Local Government of Kaduna State. Giving an overview of…
IAR Commences 2026 BMSS Pre-Season Training For Farmers, Others
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the BMSS Project, has successfully commenced a two-day 2026 Pre-Season…
ABU VC On Challenges Of Soil Degradation, Climate Variability
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Professor Adamu Ahmed has maintained that agriculture remains the backbone of our economy and the primary livelihood of millions of small holder farmers, yet the sector continues…
Nutracoat, Nutramix Fertilizer Reduces Cost To Farmers By 20-30% – Expert
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Head of Agricultural Extension Services at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Sharhabil Musa Yahaya has said that Nutracoat and Nutramix fertilizer will reduce production cost to…
ABU’s IAR Holds Seminar On Seasonal Climate Prediction
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Institute for Agricultural Research, (IAR) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has organised an intellectual Institutional Seminar that attracted scientists, academics and stakeholders interested in climate change and agricultural…
Gov Mohammed Launches 2026 Dry Season Farming In Sarma, Misau LGA
By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi In his administration’s unwavering commitment and determination to reposition agriculture for sustainable food security and economic development in Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed, on Monday officially launched…