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In the bid to implement the Green Alternative Initiative programme of the Federal Government, and extend its services to other countries, the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has announced the establishment of Centre of Excellence, in Shedda, Abuja. The Director General of NASC, Dr. […]
An Agriculture and Biotechnology expert has described as false the claim that the proliferation of genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) will wipe out natural crops. Mr Yarama Ndirpaya, acting Director, Partnership and Linkages, Agricultural Research Institute of Nigeria, stated this an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “The issue of GMO wiping […]
Making Millions From Snail Farming, Once upon a long time ago, not much was thought of snails and the financial gains that could be derived from breeding them. In those days, it was not uncommon to find Nigerians, young and old alike, going through bushes and wet vegetation, especially at dawn, to find snails for […]
At a time when the Federal Government is focusing on agriculture, in its diversification programme, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that Nigeria could overcome recession and food shortage and experience economic boom if it is fully committed to the growth of agriculture as an alternative to oil. In a […]
Ogun State civil servants are to be allocated land for agricultural purposes. Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, stated this while speaking to reporters during the visit of the Presidential Task Force on Agricultural Commodities and Production led by Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Dakingari. Amosun said the government took the decision as a way to improve food production, […]
The World Bank is set to boost women and youth involvement in farming with a $200 million grant. The new project, according to the Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) Task Team leader, World Bank, Dr Sheu Salau, has been submitted to the bank’s board for approval. Salau, who disclosed this on the sidelines of the […]
The soil is made up of air, water, decayed plant residue, organic matter, and minerals, such as sand, silt, and clay. Increasing soil organic matter typically improves soil health, as this organic matter affects several critical soil functions. Healthy soils are also porous, which allows air and water to move freely through them. This balance […]
Market Commodity Wholesale Retail Last Week Variance Measure Price(N) Measure Price(N) P/Kg(N) W(N) R(N) W(N) R(N) Bodija Market, Oyo State. Drum Beans (Olotu) 100Kg 26,000 Congo 400 274 25,200 400 800 0 Garri (White) 60Kg 17,000 Congo 170 142 17,000 170 0 0 Groundnut (Edible) 100Kg […]
An unprecedented influx into irrigation farming for this year’s dry season farming has exhausted the Jare river to its bed in Bakori, Katsina State, a situation that has alarmed wheat farmers along the river side. Over the years, only few farmers were taking advantage of the river to cultivate tomato, cabbage, lettuce, onion and cucumber. […]
Indorama, one of the largest producers of urea fertilizer in Nigeria has said farmers in the country will soon have access to its new product, the granulated urea and NPK fertilizer, for their crop production nationwide. Anand Kumara, an official of the Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited (IEPL), a subsidiary of Indorama Corporation based in Port […]
As the year draws to an end, prices of commodities at Abuja markets have dropped significantly, which is rather different from the norm of prices going up during the festive season. Although prices of some food items like palm and vegetable oil have gone up due to factors like transportation and storage issues, the prices […]
The Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) has affirmed that sustainable agricultural growth can only be achieved through consistency in policy implementation and adoption of research-based trials capable of addressing agricultural problems in the country. This is the position of the association in a communiqué it issued at the recently concluded 30th Annual National Conference […]
Founder and President of the Women in Agricultural Advancement & Sustainability Africa (WAASA), Ms. Chi Tola, has expressed worry over bottlenecks in obtaining necessary permits and endorsement by the small processors from regulatory agencies in Nigeria. She is calling on the federal government to, not only monitor the activities of these regulatory bodies, but also […]
As the Christmas celebration draws close, the Lagos state government yesterday said it will commence the sales of the much awaited Lake Rice tomorrow. The sale, earlier scheduled for December 15 at a cost at N13, 000 per 50 kg has been re-scheduled to commence tomorrow at some specific locations across the state. It was […]
The Federal Government says the current hike in price of fertiliser is as a result of security concerns as criminal elements are using its components to make bombs and other explosives. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbe stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a Special Town Hall Meeting for Youths organised by […]