The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has concluded a two-day Induction training course on Biosafety Administration which aimed to increase the functionality of the Nigerian Biosafety system. Director General/CEO of the Agency, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, stated in his opening remarks that this induction will help the staff learn how to effectively execute the regulatory powers […]
Investors and executives in the agricultural industry got a first look at TerraSentia, a new-to-the-market agricultural robot that autonomously measures crop traits, developed at the University of Illinois. TerraSentia was unveiled on Sept. 11 to 13 at the Ag Innovation Showcase in St. Louis, bringing agricultural innovators together with investors to help realize the future […]
Mr Ibrahim Atakunya, community leader of Rije Community in Kuje Area Council, FCT, has called on herdsmen to avoid grazing on farmlands to avert clashes and food crisis in the area. Atakunya made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kuje on Saturday. He said it was against any […]
The United States military yesterday warned that the Nigerian economy remains under great threat following the surge in criminal activities in the Niger Delta and the threats by militants to resume bombing of oil facilities in the region. The rise in lawless activities around the Gulf of Guinea was also identified as another threat to […]
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has raised alarm that though Nigeria is the highest grower of cassava in the world, it has a zero value chain for the produce. Therefore, AATF’s Communication and Partnership Officer for West Africa, Mr. Abu Umar, cautioned that until the government found a solution to the value chain of […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has said that Nigeria might, in the near future, suffer scarcity of cow meat. According to him, this could be attributed to the quantum of cows consumed daily without commensurate calving. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has said that Nigeria might, in […]
The Federal Government has been urged to formulate policies that will attract investment in the coconut sector. A lecturer in the Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Prof. MacDonald Idu, made this call at an event to mark the World Coconut Day. The Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), with headquarters in […]
The food market in Africa may be worth over $1 trillion by 2030, the Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) launched on Wednesday, has said. The report, commissioned by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and launched at this year’s African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Cote d’Ivoire, said agriculture will be Africa’s […]
The Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has commenced a partnership with a United States of America-based economic development organisation – ACDI/VOCA, to catalyse investment into agriculture as well as raise the living standards of local communities (Smallholder Farmers).
The Brotherhood All Youth Assembly (BAYA), an umbrella body of all the youth organisations in the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has unveiled plans to introduce agricultural entrepreneurship into its framework, to train youths on contributing to improving the nation’s economy. BCS spokesman, Christ Ambassador Edet Archibong, stated this while briefing newsmen on […]
The production of locally-blended fertiliser has this year saved the Federal Government about $150 million (equivalent of N52 billion) hitherto spent on foreign exchange as well as N60 billion in budgetary provisions for fertiliser subsidy. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu disclosed this at the weekend on Hannu […]
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, said it has invested up to N90 billion in agro-allied supply chain, creating 9,000 jobs with a multiplier (indirect) of up to 54,000 jobs in the country. The investments in the food value chains, which include oils and fats, feeds/proteins, starches, agro distribution and sweeteners have potential of saving up […]
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has lauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and WACOT Limited for joining forces to revitalise a fertiliser plant, which had been non-functional for about 14 years in the state. The Vice President, who made the commendation recently at the commissioning of the Edo Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited, […]
Major maize producing economies in Africa might be losing a total of U.S.$2.2 billion to U.S.$5.5 billion a year in maize harvests – if the Fall Armyworm, which has been reported in 28 African countries, is not properly managed. In research carried out by Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) and funded by the […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development , Chief Audu Ogbeh Yesterday, apologised to Nigerians for the continual high cost of food commodities in the markets. The Minister gave the apology while addressing Journalist on the forthcoming National Conference of the Transformation of Nigerian Livestock Industry to commence in Abuja from September 12-14 at the […]