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Reduction in global meat consumption is key to mitigating climate change, according to a new report by Chatham House. An independent policy institute in London, Chatham House recently published Changing Climate, Changing Diets: Pathways to Lower Meat Consumption. Global meat consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are at all-time highs. The livestock sector accounts for 15 […]
Adamawa State farmers yesterday demanded the disbursement of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) N2bilion agricultural loan which the state government procured since 2014. Spokesman of the farmers, Mallam Abdulmumini Hussaini noted that the loan has since 2014 when it was procured, been lying low in government accounts while the farmers who ought to benefit from […]
Agriculture in Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State with with a land mass of some 8,412 square Kilimetres and much arable land in West Africa’s rain forest with a population of over 4million people at a density of 350 inhabitants per square Kilometres is naturally endowed as a food basket in spite of her enormous […]
Introduction Agriculture is the No.1 pillar in His Excellency Governor Willie Obiano’s administration. Agreeably, it has very high potentials for empowerment and employment generation, food security and poverty reduction. On assumption of office, Governor Obiano unfolded a master strategy to transform the agricultural sector into a leading player in national and global food markets. The […]
Adamawa State Agro Business Investment Opportunities , Adamawa State has an agro-based economy with over 50 per cent of the populace actively involved in farming. The agricultural sector occupies an important position in the state’s economy, employing a large percentage of labour, the exploitation of which has greatly contributed to the development of the state. […]
Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) is the agricultural policy implementation of the State. The policy encompasses all segments of Agriculture and Rural Development A. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Provision of sound planning support for both on-going and future project through preparation of annual work plans and budget […]
Agriculture, Forestry and Other Basic Activities: Agriculture is a major industry in Ebonyi State. An estimated eightyfive per cent of the population earn their living from one form of agricultural activity or another. If the phrase ‘Salt of the Nation’ had not been adopted to describe the uniqueness of Ebonyi State among other states in […]
The soil and climate in Enugu State can sustain the following crops: Estimated Currents Annual Production (i) Yam – 700, 000MT […]
Delta State Agriculture Opportunities, The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Delta State is charged with the responsibility of managing and promoting agricultural and related natural resources to achieve effective production of food and raw materials to develop the industrial sector and export market with the effect of enhancing farm income and reducing poverty. […]
First Made In Nigeria Yam Pounder, This video was taken in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Agriculture in Abia : “A Haven For Investors” Abia State is an agricultural investor’s delight. With fertile lands and located in the rainforest belt of Eastern Nigeria. Most crops do very well in the state. The State had numerous commercial agricultural companies but most of them packed up over time due to mismanagement and corruption. […]