Cassava, a staple crop in many tropical regions, is known for its resilience. However, planting it in monocultures can lead to soil depletion and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases. Enter intercropping, a practice that involves planting compatible crops alongside cassava to create a mutually beneficial system. Here's a look at some excellent companion crops that support cassava growth and enhance soil health: Legumes: The Nitrogen...
Smallholder rural farmers in Kwara state, especially, women farmers, have opportunities to reduce post-harvest loss and improve their economic growth when they embrace Information Communication Technology (ICT) in their farming activities. Speaking with in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Sunday, an agricultural entrepreneur and co-founder of Ayosifam Integrated Service Ltd, Funmilayo Esther Famuyiwa, said that women farmers and youth would be...
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Dr Mohammad Abubakar, on Thursday, said the agriculture sector contributed 23 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of 2022. Abubakar stated this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 45th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) in Jos. The minister said the figure was from the National...
