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The government of the state of Ebony directed the immediate  closure of the infamous rice mills  Abakaliki after discovering some sacks of falsified and poisonous rice, presumably found in a rice factory.

Rear Admiral  Matthew  Emukper, Flag Officer Commander, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Nigerian Navy, said that over the past seven months, the team has seized more than 13,803 sacks of contraband rice valued at over 76bn Naira.

All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has condemned the act of forcibly ripening fruits and other farm produce using harmful chemicals such as carbide because it is harmful to health.

Wondering what coconut oil is good for? Well, this wonder oil benefits in skin care, hair care, weight loss, treating yeast infections, improving digestion and increasing immunity against a host of infections and diseases. 

This may sound a bit strange if you are not from the area where it is produced in the country. 

Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it is working with the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, (AAUA) in Ondo State on measures to improve production and distribution of cocoa seedlings to farmers, as well cocoa processing for quality exports.

As the 2018 farming period sets in, farmers have been advised to adhere strictly to best agronomic practices for bumper harvests.

The oil palm tree is one of the most useful trees ever known. Every part of the tree – from its fruit to its leaves and trunk, and to its sap – is used for one thing or the other.  

Pig farming is fast becoming popular in Nigeria, especially in the South-West region of the country.