“FG Proposed Livestock Production Project” Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has declared the state’s willingness to key into Federal Government’s Livestock Agricultural Production Project when a team from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with World Bank paid a visit to the Government House, Awka on Thursday. The Governor, who was represented by […]
“Agricultural Sector Value To Hit N91trn By 2050” Dr Bola Adekoya, First Vice-President of The Fishery Society of Nigeria (FISON) during the Agricultural Value Chains (AVC) Stakeholder’s Capacity Development” workshop on Monday in Lagos, revealed that the value of the country agricultural sector is estimated to reach about 256 million dollars (over N91 trillion) by […]
“Ogbeh Lauds Gates Foundation Roles” For its crucial contributions to enhancing the Nigerian agricultural sector, Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has acclaimed the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, describing it as a dependable and invaluable partner in progress. Mr Ogbeh made this commendation recently, while receiving the Foundation’s Deputy Director for […]
“Zamfara Anchor Borrowers Loan” The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has said that 33,974 rice farmers will benefit from the CBN Anchors Borrowers loan in Zamfara state. Chairman of the association Alhaji Isyaku Ajiya-Anka said the farmers were identified during the biometric data capturing exercise in the state. Ajiya said each farmer would received […]
“Benue Farmers Expect Good Maize Harvest Despite Worm Attack” Maize farmers in Benue State are expecting good harvest in the next few weeks despite army worm attacks on their farms. Our correspondent reports that this is the third consecutive year that farmers in the state have had cause to worry over their crops ravaged by […]
“Livestock Dying Hunger” Many livestock are dying in Yobe as a result of shortage of fodder in many parts of the state. Our correspondent reports that herdsmen in the state are now forced to reduce the size of their herds to a level they can carter for. To achieve that, they sell many of their […]
“NBMA Urges Seed Companies To Comply With Import Guidelines” The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has again encouraged grain importers to ensure that their activities are in compliance with the Agency’s import guidelines. Dr. Rufus Ebegba, Director General/CEO NBMA, made the appeal during an interactive session with Grain Importers today (25th July) in Abuja. Dr […]
“HarvestPlus Partner, Others Advocate Empowerment Of Women For Agric” It has been advocated that more women should be empowered to boost agric productivity, for over 80% of the agric production comes from small-scale women farmers who are mostly rural dwellers. Mrs Bola Adeyemo, a partner with HarvestPlus Nigeria, producer of vitamin-A fortified cassava in Eruwa, […]
“AgroNigeria Hosts Feed Nigeria Summit, Agric” As part of efforts aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and boosting the larger economy of the country, AgroNigeria, the Voice of Nigeria’s agriculture, is organizing the Feed Nigeria Summit and the Nigeria Agriculture Awards between July 30th and 31st 2018 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. The summit, tagged “Consolidating the […]
Food Security: The Chinese Government says it is committed to supporting Nigeria in achieving food security in line with the Federal Government’s economic growth plan.
“Experts, BOA Explain Agric Loan Conditions As Farmers Lament Poor Funding” Agricultural financing is crucial to mechanisation, productivity and food security sustainability. However, farmers’ challenges in getting facilities hamper commercial production. Head, Agric Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, presents intricacies and ways forward. Financial experts and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have explained conditions attached to getting […]
“Ghana Overtakes Nigeria Kolanut Production” Kolanut is an important economic cash crop, commercially produced in tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It is a perennial crop that grows well in hot humid climates. Aside Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Cote d’Ivoire are other leading producers of Kolanut in the continent.About 40 Kola species […]
“Plateau Governor Promises To Train Indigenes On Modern Agricultural Techniques” The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has promised to train more indigenes on modern agricultural practices and innovation. This, he said, will enhance conflict resolution, peace and development in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that Mr Lalong made this statement on […]
“FG to take over 17 year-old uncompleted Nasarawa dam” The federal government is to take over the uncompleted Farin-Ruwa dam owned by the Nasarawa State government. The Permanent Secretary, Federal ministry of Water Resources, Dr. Musa Ibrahim, disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with delegation of the Nasarawa state government led by the state […]
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has expressed grave concern that Nigeria has the fastest depletion of natural resources in the world. FAO country Representative to Nigeria, Suffyan Koroma, stated this in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the training workshop on Land cover Change Detection using FAO Free and Open source Geospatial tools, organized […]