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[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Based in Singapore, John Friedman is director of AgFunder’s Asia operations and investment director at GROW, the global agrifood tech accelerator backed by AgFunder and supported by Enterprise Singapore. AgFunder is AFN’s parent company. Having received nearly 500 entries from startups and academic R&D teams across the globe, applicants to the United […]
[ad_1] Rice is a goldmine. In fact, it is gold. It means staple for millions of people and it costs the millions a large portion of their disposable incomes. And Asian countries which have perfected production, processing and packaging technologies currently dominate the supply chain around the world and have the lion’s share of the […]
[ad_1] Poultry rearing is one of the most important activities in the agricultural sector of the country. It contributes substantially to the volume of employment, poverty alleviation and internal trade in the country. Experts believe poultry is a major source of national income and provides about 4 – 5% of the nation’s gross domestic product […]
[ad_1] Following the recent unveiling of rice pyramids in the country, many stakeholders have explained how government could raise more pyramids in the years to come. The Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Wanne and Sons limited, Dr Abiso Kabir, who first unveiled rice pyramid in 2018, said despite the setback suffered in the hands of Boko Haram […]
[ad_1] Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its fourth quarter (Q4) & Full Year 2019 GDP report, said that the Nigerian economy grew by 2.3% in 2019, compared to 1.9% in 2018, while Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.55% (year-on-year). Recently figures from the rating agencies Bloomberg and the International Momentary Fund […]
Fresh-cut salads and other vegetables now have an extra ally to grow and develop at their best throughout their life cycle. Arrigoni, a leading international company in the production of technical fabrics for agriculture, has in fact presented new tests on the effectiveness of the PRISMA® thermo-reflective screens and BIORETE AIR PLUS® for this type […]
[ad_1] The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has charged the leadership of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to do more in the area of disseminating information about the progress in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led agricultural revolution. Okechukwu, who gave the charge after the emergence of Hajia Sa’a Ibrahim as the […]
There is no denying the vital role that farmers play in the sustenance of society as it currently is. This involves feeding billions of city populations not even counting the raw materials supplied to different industries. That having been said, the farming business is not for everyone. While farmers cite numerous perks to the venture, […]
Entrepreneurs are making agriculture more attractive to youths by showcasing stories about people who are into agribusiness. They are using Agribusiness TV, DANIEL ESSIET reports. The web and electronic media play very important roles in the dissemination of agricultural information. This is because they reach a wide range of audience at a very fast rate. […]
Major world economies are slipping into a ‘near-halt’ due to the pandemic coronavirus. Experts say Nigerian agro exporters could find themselves in a state they least expected as movements to top destinations are being restricted, DANIEL ESSIET reports. Despite efforts by countries affected by the coronavirus to control its spread, it is impacting global business. […]
[ad_1] To curb post-harvest losses and encourage industrialisation of many crops in Nigeria, Nuli Foods has pledged market linkage and farm input support to farmers. The firm also encouraged Nigerians to live healthily and boost farmers’ prosperity by consuming freshly produced foods. Founder, Nuli Foods, Ada Osakwe, said this at a media parley in Lagos […]
[ad_1] Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a young man in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State after the hoodlums ate his wife’s rice. The man who was simply identified as Joseph was abducted at Graceland Estate in the community during the heavy downpour Monday night. The suspected Fulani herdsmen, according to the […]
[ad_1] The Ogun State Government says it is targeting no fewer 50,000 people, mostly youth, to benefit from its various agricultural projects in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Adeola Odedina, disclosed this during the flag off of the second phase of the state’s broiler project at Eweje Farm Settlement in Odeda. Mr Odedina […]
[ad_1] When it comes to niche tech solutions, farmers have more options today than at any time in the past. From marketplace apps that help them to buy supplies and sell their produce, to drones and sensors linked to their phones that help them keep their farms in check, there is an abundance of choice. […]
[ad_1] Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has directed the immediate suspension of all officials named in alleged extortion of farmers in the state’s ministry of agriculture through the sale of unauthorised registration forms. Rafiu Ajakaiye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the government at no time […]