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Federation of Agricultural Commodities Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) said it is targeting 10 million jobs yearly with its planned rural agricultural revival campaign. The initiative aims to benefit up to 200,000 households in some communities, with special attention being given to ensure that women and youth are included in the scheme. Speaking with The Nation, […]
On January 09, Egypt purchased 415 KMT of Russian milling wheat to be delivered on February 20-28 and on March 1-10, 2019 at an average price of USD 264.87/MT C&F. The price in the previous tender equaled USD 263.90/MT C&F, reports UkrAgroConsult. So, the purchase included the following: – February 20-28 delivery Quantity, KMT Origin […]
Ahead of the forthcoming polls, farmers, at an event organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre and Voices for Food Security (VFS), presented their expectations to some politicians in Lagos, DANIEL ESSIET reports. Farmers organisations, especially those producing the raw ingredients and their suppliers from across the country, have united to […]
Malaysia’s total palm oil stocks in December 2018 rose to 6.92 per cent to a record high of 3.22 million tonnes from 3.01 million tonnes in November. Crude palm oil (CPO) stocks increased 8.40 per cent to 1.94 million tonnes during the month from 1.79 million tonnes in the preceding month. Stocks of processed palm […]
THE South West farmers have resolved to work as a team to put its house in order and speak with one voice to enhance food production in Nigeria. The Vice President (South West) Moringa Development Association, Mrs Grace Oluwatoye made the remark on Thursday at the 2019 Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) […]
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 161.7 points in December 2018, nearly unchanged from its November value as lower dairy and sugar quotations were largely offset by firmer cereal prices and somewhat higher prices of meat and oils. For the whole of 2018, the FFPI averaged 168.4 points, down 3.5 percent from 2017 and […]
…why government must intervene The activities of middlemen have continued to raise concern among agricultural stakeholders in the country. Dr Jacob Mboya Wapa of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, painted the picture of the consequences of government leaving farmers and consumers in the hands of middlemen in the country. “Generally in agricultural production, […]
Nigeria Customs Federal Operation Unit, Zone ‘B’ has made seizure of three cartons of Tramadol 255mg and 1,100 bags of foreign per boiled Rice Duty worth over 54 million Naira in Kaduna. The Area Controller of the zone, Mohammed Sarkin Kebbi disclosed this in Kaduna while conducting newsmen round the seized items. Controller Kebbi explains […]
CBN headquarters building No fewer than 120, 000 rice farmers in Kano State would benefit from the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrower programme for this year’s dry season farming. The state chairman of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in […]
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has trained about 100 young farmers from selected geo-political zones on agricultural value chain development along four major crops. The 3-day training which ended, yesterday, in Keffi, Nasarawa State, was designed to equip the young farmers with the various steps in adding value to maize, ginger, soya beans […]
The main event that occurred in the world agricultural market was the resumption of U.S. soybean deliveries to China. According to estimates, the country may import up to 8 MMT of American soybeans this season. As of late December, China has already purchased 2.5-2.6 MMT of the commodity sourced from the U.S. What scenario the […]
The Director-General, SON, Osita Aboloma The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has enjoined farmers and processors of sorghum in Kano State and its environs to embrace constant innovations provided in the standardisation process to enable them to earn premium prices on commercialisation of high quality products. The SON Director-General, Osita Aboloma, gave the charge in […]
A fleet of tractors Head of Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, writes on the crass deficit of functional tractors, other farm mechanisation equipment and how small/medium-scale investors can close the gap, with insights from some industry professionals. Agricultural operations are still predominantly at the subsistence level in Nigeria, with each farmer or household, as stated by […]
Turmeric is a very old spice used by the Asians, especially Indians, for centuries but gained popularity in Nigeria only recently.It can be used as an alternative to curry when cooking to help spice up your food and give it colour. Mrs Elizabeth Jibrin,who is the owner of Teag Farm,said selling value-added turmeric can bring […]
Sych Maryna – grain market analyst at “UkrAgroConsult” Barley remains the most expensive major grain crop for a second consecutive season – its price still exceeds even that of high-protein wheat. Barley prices in the export market are at a nearly five-year high, but why do growers “not believe” in this crop and decline to expand its plantings […]