Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study. The meta-analysis also found that it was quicker to grow ...

Across Nigeria and much of Africa, farmers do the hardest work in the agricultural value chain—planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops—yet often earn the least. The reason is simple: most farmers ...

Nigeria remains one of the world’s largest producers of yams and cassava, yet many farmers still lose potential income by selling their harvests as raw produce. While fresh tubers are highly demanded, ...

An overarching goal for planting cover crops is to produce as much biomass as possible during the growing window. Higher levels of cover crop biomass will reduce soil erosion, inhibit weed growth, and ...

Growers should focus on irrigation uniformity, fertigation timing, and root-zone access to maximize nutrient efficiency and ...

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed agriculture department officials to place a special focus on crop cultivation strategies designed to mi ...