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Typha grass threatens farming in Jigawa

Tit spreads an invasive weed, known as typhoid grass, threatens the agricultural ecology of the wetlands of the Kumadugu Yaba basin in the state of Jigawa. Weed prevents plants, fisheries and destroys pastures. Typhoid grass covers 365 square kilometers of land in six local state areas of the state, thereby limiting agriculture to only about […]

FG, AFDB launch tech programme for wheat production

The federal government and the African Development Bank have launched a compact technology for African agricultural transformation (TAAT) program for the wheat value chain in Nigeria. TAAT is an integral part of the Feed Control Strategy and the three-year (2018-2020) program, which will be implemented in seven separate African countries – Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, […]

Kebbi wants EU to reduce subsidy on agric production

The governor of Kebbi, Abubakar Atiku Bagood, appealed to the European Union (EU) and Oxfam for the reduction of subsidies for agricultural products. Governor Bagudu said that this would enable the crops produced in the country to compete favorably with the cultures of the outside world. Bagudu appealed when he received delegates from the EU […]

FG destroys materials infected with cow disease

THe Nigerian Veterinary Services evacuated all RVKM to the National Institute for Veterinary Research (NVRI), Vom, to the Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Center (PANVAC), based in Debre Tseit, Ethiopia, for destruction. An RVCM search was conducted at all 11 veterinary faculties at Nigerian universities to find out the actual status of cattle plague in these […]

Bayelsa farmers reluctant in repaying agric loans — Govt

The state of the Bayelsa state noted that farmers who took advantage of the state system of agricultural credit, reluctantly return money, thereby preventing more beneficiaries. Deputy State Governor, Rear Admiral Gborobioga John John (Rtd), said this by presenting income and expenses and financial reports for August and September at a government house in Yenagoi. […]

Don leads food security coalition to agric show

Renowned Professor of Economics and Agricultural Policy, GB Ayoola, led Voices for Food Security (VFS) – a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), community associations, farmers' associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – work in the agricultural sector until the National Agricultural Exhibition this year. Voices for food security is a coalition of 25 like-minded people […]

Institute says rice, sorghum, cassava will witness poor harvest

The National Extension Services for Agriculture and Research (NAERLS), Ahmadou Bello University (ABU), Zaria, said the country would witness a shortage of rice, sorghum and cassava during the 2018 rainy season.The Institute, in its agricultural activity review (APS) for the rainy season in 2018 in Nigeria, was presented to interested parties at the passing 11th […]

Why coffee farmers left production – Institute

The Nigeria Cocoa Research Institute (KRIN) said that farmers from farms left production because of difficulties in finding a profitable market for their product. CRIN director for expansion and economics, Dr. Oluoji Oduvol, spoke about this yesterday in an interview with the Daily Trust at the current 11th National Agricultural Exhibition. Dr. Oduwole emphasized that, […]

Agric centre exihibits new technologies

The National Center for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) took part this year in agriculture with a large number of technologies for medium and small farmers and processors. Engineer Jackson Babajid, chief agrologist at the center, who took Daily trust around the booth, said they came up with new technologies for the show this year. Some of […]

Europe’s small potatoes a problem for McDonald’s fries

As a result of the hot and dry weather in large parts of Northern Europe this year, potatoes are smaller than usual. This is especially an issue for potatoes destined for the production of french fries, because smaller potatoes means shorter fries. This requires many fast-food chains to adjust their restaurant practices. Eunice Koekkoek of […]

‘Nigeria to commence implementation of new tomato policy soon’

After the Nigerian Customs Service decided to start introducing the New Tomato Policy, there were signs that the tomato processing plant in Dangot and three other enterprises could soon begin operations. A tomato policy will ensure that importers pay a higher duty on imports of tomato paste at a rate of $ 1,500 per metric […]

Scientists endorse genetically modified crops

Since the arguments and counter-arguments against the introduction and acceptability of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) of rage, scientists and research centers have approved their use by Nigerian farmers to increase agricultural productivity and ensure food security in the country. The confirmation came a year after the largest scientific body, the Nigerian Academy of Sciences, called […]

How Nigerians earn foreign currencies selling Nsukka pepper

Packed pepper Nsukka Perhaps coal could dry out on the once noisy mines in Enugu. Unlike the coal mining era, current activities do not require studying claustrophobic, cavernous tunnels dug deep into the bowels of the earth to unravel; they occur right on the surface of the earth. Activities involve the addition of agricultural value. […]

‘Capacity building crucial for sustainable farming, agribusinesses’

Dr. Babajide Adelekan, Vice-Rector of the Federal Agricultural Agricultural Enterprise, Ibadan, Oyo State, Education in agriculture is one of the most important factors of sustainable agriculture, since the lack of adequate technical know-how has contributed to business disruptions in the agro-industrial sectors. These were some materials from the Vice-Rector of the Federal Agricultural College (FCA), […]

IITA, varsity advocate food system transformation

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector called for a complete transformation of national food systems to prevent hunger and reduce poverty in Nigeria. According to them, zero hunger can be achieved in Nigeria if the right systems are created. Experts spoke at the second international conference organized by the Agriculture, Alexe Ecueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, […]