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6 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for managing yam beetle infestations in Nigeria

Yam beetle infestations are causing serious problems for farmers in Nigeria, especially in the Middle Belt region, where yams are a major crop. Farmers...

7 ways whiteflies spread Cassava Mosaic Virus

It's time to prepare your cassava farm for the next planting season. You're not alone if your last harvest wasn't as bountiful as you'd...

7 tips to avoid overfertilisation on your crop farm

In crop farming, fertilisers play a key role in boosting crop growth, increasing yields, and ensuring sustainable food production. However, in this case, more...

Top 10 farm manager skills to land high-paying jobs in 2024

The growing demand for food offers promising opportunities for farm managers. Several commercial farms are being set up to utilise the over 1.38 billion...

Five ways to boost tomato yield in your garden

Tomatoes feature prominently in many Nigerian meals because of dietary habits that revolves around staples. Popular staples like rice, yam, garri and bread are...

Five strategies to reduce post-harvest losses in Nigeria

News in Brief: - The significant impact of post-harvest losses on Nigeria's agriculture, food security, and the economy. - Strategies for reducing this occurrence...

The five most expensive goat breeds in the world

Nigeria had a goat population of about 88 million in 2022, making it the second highest in the world behind China. However, a huge...

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