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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...

Five ways maize farmers can take advantage of the little dry season (August break)

What is LDS or August break phenomenon in Nigeria? In Nigeria, the little dry season (or August break) is a period characterised by no rainfall...

Six practical sustainable farming tips for Nigerian crop farmers

Questions answered in this article: - What does sustainable farming mean and why is it important that Nigerian crop farmers begin to adopt these practices? - In...

Reducing dry season effects on forage availability for livestock

Dry season impacts the availability of forage for livestock feed, reducing nutrients needed for ruminant production, see solutions.

Using adjuvants to enhance pesticides performance

While not being pesticides themselves, adjuvants are becoming increasingly important to farmers because they can improve the effectiveness of agrochemicals.

Tuta absoluta: meet pest behind Nigeria’s 2023 tomato scarcity

Tuta absoluta outbreaks have been behind tomato price hikes in Nigeria, see ongoing efforts and emerging technology to manage it.

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