IFAD to begin dry season farming in Nigeria to mitigate flood impact

Oct 13, 2022

The International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) is set to commence dry season farming in Nigeria. VCDP’s acting National Programme Coordinator, Dr Fatima Aliyu, revealed the plans and said the move aims to mitigate the...

Why Farmers Need To Consider Drought-Resistant Crops

Jan 28, 2022

The current dry season has seen many people in the country face starvation due to reduced production of food crops and inadequate pasture for livestock. Rose Owenga, the Kisumu County government Head of Agri-nutrition, says that dry seasons require immediate...

Labana Rice Mills granted land in Benin for rice production

Dec 14, 2021

Nigerian company, Labana Rice Mills has been granted 30,000 hectares of land by Benin Republic Government for the cultivation of rice in that country. The general manager of the company, Abdullahi Idris-Zuru, disclosed the report and said the company would, in 2022,...

19 Dry Season Farming Crops To Plant In Nigeria

Nov 17, 2021

As we all know, the rainy season is gradually going. This does not mean you stop farming. Many people have been asking what type of crops they can grow during the dry season. . One of the best ways to ensure food security in any country is to guarantee all year-round...