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A couple of days ago we offered an update on US beef import statistics and outlook for next year, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. The official export data for October was released by USDA-FAS on Thursday (6 December) afternoon and what follows is a brief recap of the main highlights and some of […]
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (ABARES) has forecast that wheat production for the 2018/2019 marketing year will reach 16.95 million mt, the lowest since the 2007/2008 crop, according to a report released Tuesday. Compared with last year’s forecast, the 2018/2019 wheat production estimate has now been reduced by 20.2% due to […]
The European Union (EU), Oxfam in Nigeria, Development Exchange Center (DEC) and the Taraba State Government are collaborating on a new initiative aimed at increasing the productivity and income of farmers in the state. The project launched in Jalingo recently, will target about 300,000 people in 30,000 farming households in Donga, Wukari, Ardo Kola, Kurmi, […]
AUSTRALIAN grain production has been scaled back by 200,000 tonnes for the 2018-19 season, according to a recent report. The International Grains Council Report, published late last month, forecast a total Australian grain production figure of 27.7 million tonnes for the season, down on the October figure of 27.4 million tonnes. Australian wheat production for […]
Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has urged member countries to adopt innovations and encourage collaborative efforts at achieving sustainable agriculture and food security globally. The post FAO urges countries to adopt innovations to attain sustainable agriculture, food production appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source link
The prime minister’s pet scheme to ensure higher income for farmers through robust procurement in coordination with states is moving at a snail’s pace, with just about 11% of the target achieved in the first two months, officials said. Food Corporation of India (FCI) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (Nafed), which […]
Some participants in a two-week capacity-building course for unemployed graduates and women in Lagos have said their goals include feeding Nigerians with nutritious fish, export processed products, create jobs by employing farm hands, self-empowerment … The post Our goal is feeding Nigerian with local fish, says NIOMR trainees appeared first on – Nigeria and World […]
China intends to announce this month the first batch of U.S. soybean purchases where most, if not all, will be destined for state reserves, according to government officials. The final decision will be made by the State Council or cabinet, said the people, who declined to be identified as the matter is confidential. Details to […]
The Federal College of Agriculture (FECA), Akure, Ondo State is working with farmers and students to boost productivity and improve livelihoods and nutrition, DANIEL ESSIET reports. A team of researchers, led by the Provost, Federal College of Agriculture (FECA), Akure, Ondo State, Dr Samson Odedina, is empowering farmers and students to produce bio-fortified food through […]
A former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Prof Abiodun Adeloye is seeking increased investment in the diary sector, saying it will support jobs in rural communities. He said supporting the industry would ensure that dairy farmers find new ways to improve productivity and efficiency in their operations. He said the market opportunity […]
Mr Shitu Kabir, the National President, Cowpea and Beans Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, says all hands must be on deck to get rid of sniper infested beans in the market. Kabir made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the […]
PLATEaU State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has urged farmers to take advantage of the Federal Government’s policy to boost agricultural production and facilitate the diversification of the economy. Lalong stated this at the Northern Agricultural Summit in Jos. He lauded the theme of the summit which was: “Harnessing the successes of the agricultural sector in […]
Farmers in Kogi State are to benefit from the 200 million dollars World Bank funds under its Agro Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) project. Kogi State Project Coordinator of APPEALS, Dr. Sanni Abdullahi Ozomata in a statement issued in Lokoja today by the project’s Communications Officer, Mr. Ocholi Ikani said 60,000 Nigerian farmers […]
For a second year in a row China has set a record for rice production, this time with a yield of more than 18 tons on a hectare. This is almost three times the average in neighboring Japan, where farmers favor flavor over quantity and do not have 1.4 billion people to nourish. The record […]
The Katarkawa Enclave Farmers Association in Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State has petitioned the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development over alleged taking over of their farmlands by the council. The petition, which was addressed to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, was signed by the chairman of the […]