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[ad_1] The gains and demerits of border closure by the Federal Government have been examined by stakeholders in virtually all the sectors. This examination ranges from upward and downward development of agricultural, transportation, finance sectors, among others. The result of this measure being taken by the President Buhari-led government seems to be positive as many […]
[ad_1] Stakeholders in the agric sector have raised concerns regarding the need for major decision-makers in the sector to acquire efficient leadership tools, develop their businesses and most importantly help structure the sector. While speaking during a leadership training organised by Premier Agribusiness Academy in Lagos, the stakeholders, which cut across members of Poultry Association […]
[ad_1] Proximate processing of tomato has been identified as a reliable method of reducing losses incurred by tomato farmers and processors after harvest. The Chief Executive Officer, Spectra Industries Ltd, Mr. Duro Kuteyi, who disclosed this in Lagos, during training for Agro business experts, start-ups and people in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), said […]
[ad_1] Over 1,000 smallholder cassava farmers will be trained on good agronomy practices to enhance their livelihood. The gesture, courtesy of SmartFarm Nigeria–an agritech company, in collaboration Psaltry International is preparatory to the cultivation of about 5, 000 acres of cassava for Psaltry International’s newly installed cassava processing plant. During the signing ceremony of the […]
[ad_1] Mr. Taiwo Adewole, Managing Director Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) Plc. is worried that the promise by successive governments to return agriculture as a major revenue earner is yet to materialise. He is equally worried that the announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) more than a year ago, that it had 500 million […]
[ad_1] Industrialization through provision of infrastructure has been identified as the critical vehicle to transform the agric sector. Managing Director, AgroNigeria, Richard-Mark Mbaram, who disclosed this in Lagos, said provision of infrastructure would boost productivity of farmers, adding that under-performing agriculture is stifling the effective functioning of the industrial sector; which has consequently resulted in […]
[ad_1] The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has assured members of National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) Ekiti chapter of its financial assistance to enable them embark on massive production of cotton in the state. A Representative of CBN, Mr Olutayo Sowumi, gave the assurance on Friday at the inauguration of the Recovery of Cotton […]
[ad_1] Ecobank Nigeria Ltd is partnering with the Nigeria Incentive-based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and other developmental partners to double the amount of credit it provides to the agricultural sector over the next two/three years. Some of the partners will be providing a guarantee on loans granted by Ecobank to […]
[ad_1] At the end of 2019, a number of Nigerian journalists were on a tour in Morocco for a firsthand experience at modern facilities and research institutions that are currently pushing agric expansion in Africa. The trip, among others, gave the visiting team an opportunity to interact with managers of the leading agricultural facilities and […]
[ad_1] Australia-based livestock management software company AgriWebb launched the Helping Hands Project this week to help Australian farmers affected by fires regardless of whether they are members of its platform. “While Australians have been shocked by the scale of destruction caused by the current bushfires, the true horror awaits many farmers on their return home,” […]
[ad_1] Lagos State Government has implored fish farmers in the State to take advantage of the Cage Culture initiative, as it is ready to support and partner with anyone or group that is willing to contribute to food security in the State. Prince Gbolahan Lawal, State Commissioner for Agriculture, stated this while speaking at an […]
[ad_1] Sequel to the closure and sorting of application forms for the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P), under its Agriculture-based Youth Empowerment Scheme (Agric-Yes), the State Government says an aptitude test for pre-qualified applicants would hold on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Lagos State Cooperative College, Oko Oba, Lagos. Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the State Commissioner […]
[ad_1] Poultry farmers in Edo State have hailed the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration and the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), on the success of the pilot phase of the Edo State poultry production scheme. The Edo State Agripreneur programme is being implemented by the Governor Obaseki-led administration with support from the […]
[ad_1] Spices are a common ingredient in many dishes across Nigeria and beyond. We love them for the rich flavour, colour and taste they give our food. They play such an important role in our daily lives that it’s difficult to imagine our world without spices. Spices consumed daily by almost the whole Nigerian population. […]
[ad_1] If you are looking for an agribusiness to invest in and one that is highly profitable, in which you do not have to lose sleep over how to get working capital, your best bet might be snail farming. It can create jobs for the unemployed, underemployed, retired or serve as a means of extra […]