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[ad_1] Many of the world’s leading industries are grinding to a halt as governments across the globe attempt to thwart the further spread of Covid-19. Industries that involve bringing large numbers of people together physically are bearing the brunt, including sporting events, restaurants, education, and tourism. But there are a few that have been deemed […]
[ad_1] Twelve cattle on Thursday died while grazing at an open field belonging to the Nigeria-Korea Vocational Institute near the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Witnesses said the incident which happened at about 11:00am left the cattle rearer and residents in shock. Malam Adamu Suleiman, who sells orange near the area, said the cattle were grazing […]
[ad_1] MAKURDI– Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday launched and released for the next cropping season 50 tractors worth about N6.95 billion to farmers in the state. The Governor explained that government purchased each of the tractors for N13.9 million, comprising the trailer, harrow, ridger and other implements. Ortom disclosed this while commissioning the […]
[ad_1] President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Musa Ahmed as Vice Chancellor for the newly established University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono who disclosed this while conveying his letter of appointment, stated that Professor Ahmed’s legacies as the maiden Vice-Chancellor […]
[ad_1] Three days to 2020 Easter celebration, the price of rice has remained stable in Enugu metropolis following the availability of the produce and a high number of rice farmers in the state. In a market survey on Thursday showed that the price remained stable in spite of the coming festivity. In spite of the […]
[ad_1] Experts in the agricultural sector have said that the fast-spreading COVID-19 across the country will have a negative impact on food security in the nation. The Special Adviser to the Oyo State Government on Agric Business, Debo Akande, disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Monday. He said the pandemic would have […]
[ad_1] The Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, Prof. Veronica Obatolu, has called on the Federal Government to recognise agriculture as a key contributor in the fight against COVID-19. Obatolu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that agriculture should be recognised as a key contributor to improved health […]
[ad_1] The Federal Government has begun the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to vulnerable Nigerians as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the lockdown in some states. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, made this known on Monday at the official hand over of 12,500 metric […]
[ad_1] The Programme Manager of the Abia State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Chief Israel Amanze, has predicted a possible food shortage next season if farmers are not encouraged to plant during COVID-19 pandemic that coincides with the planting season. He told The Guardian that authorities should not stop farmers, especially the animal caregivers engaged in poultry […]
[ad_1] Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that irrigation farming and fishing have resumed following security fortification on the shores of Lake Alau Dam. According to him, this would allow 56,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 28 communities to engage in dry season farming and fishing. Over 50 per cent of fish requirement of […]
[ad_1] Several studies have linked Covid-19 to bats and other wild animals as the likely source. The disease is believed to have jumped the species’ barrier to humans. While the intermediate animal has not been identified, it could be a domestic food animal, a wild animal or a domesticated wild animal. Generally, coronaviruses are found […]
[ad_1] As the lockdown order in Osun entered the 7th day, Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of 6,020 bags of rice to residents across the 31 local government areas in the state. He said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the effect of the hardship occasioned by the stay-at-home order by […]
[ad_1] An agtech deal which would’ve seen one of New Zealand’s largest agribusinesses go global has been killed off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) shareholders have voted against the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Afimilk, an Israeli provider of tech to the dairy industry. The New Zealand company – […]
[ad_1] Ukraine, one of the world’s leading wheat exporters, slashed its exports of the grain to an average 14,000 tonnes a day in April from 44,000 tonnes in March to ensure adequate domestic supplies, the economy ministry said on Tuesday. Ukraine’s wheat harvest largely exceeds domestic consumption but last month Ukrainian bakers and millers asked […]
[ad_1] The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery activities across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted a continuous influx of moisture laden winds extending to the north, with thunderstorms observed over Jos, Bauchi, Ilorin, southern Kaduna, Obudu and Mambila Plateau. “For Wednesday, the northern cities […]