FG Has Abandoned Us, Wheat Farmers Cry Out
Wheat farmers under the aegis of Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) allege that they have been neglected by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture since Chief Audu Ogbeh took over as a minister.
Wheat farmers under the aegis of Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) allege that they have been neglected by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture since Chief Audu Ogbeh took over as a minister.
Cattle Rearing: Against the backdrop of the federal government stating that it would begin implementing cattle colonies in states, the Oyo state government has said that ranching remains the form of cattle production and development recognized in the state.
Farmer Help Line: Chief Audu Ogbeh Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, at the weekend, officially commissioned the National farmers Help Line NFHL as part of effort to boost agricultural production in the country.
Segun Awofadeji writes that farmers in the North-east have embarked on massive farming of Fluted Pumpkin (Ugu) in commercial quantities for both consumption and for economic benefits.
Alhaji Umaru Nagwari, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture says that the state government has procured 833 trucks of fertilizer for dry season farming in the state.
The technical committee on Nigeria Yam Export Programme is working with the University of Agriculture, Umudike and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to produce seed yams for export.
The Ondo State government has engaged the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) for the training of 18,000 youths on egg production and value chain opportunities.
AfDB: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made a compelling case for industrialisation in order to create jobs, reduce poverty and promote inclusive economic growth.
Last week, the Federal Government announced plans to establish cattle colonies around the country in order to settle down nomadic herdsmen and also reduce the frequent clashes between farmers and herders.
Food Security: For a long time, Kenya’s agricultural sector has suffered from under-investment, leading to pockets of chronic hunger, particularly in rural areas.
Food-Borne Hazards: The alarm raised by the Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria on the poor safety rate of food available for consumption in the country is quite scary, but very instructive.
The Cross River State government has launched its premium quality rice, as part of its quota to the Federal Government’s self-sufficiency drive in rice production.
Food Preservation: One of the critical issues to be addressed towards achieving food security and safety is that of preservation. Several researches have shown that in many countries where there are no good roads, stable electric power supply, adequate water and application of relevant technology to support ..
cocoa beans: Determined to bring back the glorious days of cocoa which used to be one of the major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), International Standards Organisation (ISO) and relevant stakeholders in the cocoa industry have drafted series …
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the agricultural sector has witnessed steady and remarkable progress in the last two years, significantly reducing the food import bill of the country.