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Gov Abiodun orders investigation into farmers/herdsmen clash in Ogun

[ad_1] Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the security agencies in the state to investigate the recent clash between herdsmen and farmers in the Yewa area of the state that led to the loss of a life and destruction of properties. In a Press Statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin,  […]

Soybean scarcity hits Nigeria poultry industry, forces prices up

[ad_1] The scarcity of this essential commodity, which Nigeria happens to be its largest producer, is fast crippling the poultry sector. The price of soybeans, a major ingredient used for poultry feeds, has almost doubled in the last year, according to a market survey by PREMIUM TIMES. The survey shows that a 100 kilogramme bag […]

Herdsmen/Farmers’ clashes: Ganduje leading by example

[ad_1] Fielding questions from journalists in Katsina recently, the Kano state  governor, Abdullahi Ganduje availed the world of what his administration has been able to do in the past few years to stem the tide of insurgency and banditry, saying, “we are building a Ruga settlement in Samsosua forest, our border with Katsina and we […]

F.G Targets 5 Million Jobs In Agricultural Sector

[ad_1] Bauchi- As part of efforts to create employment opportunities in the country, the federal government says it is targeting 5 million jobs in the agricultural sector to engage youths, women and the vulnerable in order to integrate them into the nation’s economy. The Minister of State Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba Shehuri stated […]

Perry opens office and training facility in Uganda

Perry of Oakley, a British company with a 73 year heritage in the design, manufacture and installation of grain handling, drying and storage equipment, has established Perry East Africa, with registered offices in Kampala, Uganda Perrys look forward to working with their existing partners and customers as they grow in East Africa. (Image source: Perry […]

1,100 beneficiaries begin cassava scheme pre-season training

[ad_1] cassava Pre-season training for Batch C’ Ogun State Cassava Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) nominees, who have received credit facilities and got land allocations from the state government (2,500 hectares) at various locations, has begun. The youths, who had earlier registered on the Ogun Job Portal, have been linked to FGN/CBN Cassava ABP opportunities, and […]

Dairy farming and its value chain opportunities in Ogun

[ad_1] [FILES] Dairy milk. Photo; PEXELS There is a sharp decline in revenue accruing from oil sales globally. Nigeria is no exception and has been affected by this global endemic, as a member of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Consequently, the negative trend has telling effects on monthly allocation accruing from the Federation […]

‘Increased productivity, solution to food insecurity’

[ad_1] The Federal Government has been advised to support farmers with critical infrastructure to increase productivity in the food sector, rather than resort to the shutting of borders.   The Managing Director of African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), Dr Adebisi Araba, said this in an interview with The Guardian recently. He added that the solution to food insecurity […]

How To Master Zobo Tea Production

[ad_1]  How To Master Zobo Tea Production  In Nigeria, agriculture remains the largest sector of the economy. Hibiscus flowers (Zobo) are multi colored and varied and an annual herb cultivated for its leaves, stem, seed and calyces. It grows nearly throughout the year, though its peak production is during the dry season of November to […]

Insecurity Impact On AfCFTA: Stakeholders Express Divergent Views

[ad_1] LAGOS  – Based on various security challenges facing the country at the moment, stakeholders in the agricultural sector have expressed mixed reactions on how they think insecurity might affect the effectiveness of Nigeria in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  While some of the stakeholders in separate interviews with DAILY INDEPENDENT argued that […]

Buhari reappoints Folashade Joseph as NAIC MD

[ad_1] The reappointment of NAIC managing director/chief executive takes effect from April 11. President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the reappointment of Folashade Joseph as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) for another term. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Minister of Agriculture and […]

Hotraco Agri unveils new dry feed controller

Hotraco Agri, an operating supplier of innovative automated systems for poultry and pig farming, has unveiled the advanced pig feeding controller in the world: Thomas The new Thomas empowers pig farmers to create reliable and efficient feeding processes. (Image source: Hotraco Agri) The manufacturer has re-engineered Thomas to become the perfect pig dry feeding solution […]

BKT presents three new V-FLEXA sizes

Tyre manufacturing company BKT is expanding its V-FLEXA range with three new sizes V-FLEXA is a radial tyre dedicated to agricultural trailers. (Image source: BKT) VF 600/65 R 26.5, VF 650/55 R 26.5 and VF 560/60 R 22.5 are the new solutions which are part of this radial tyre range designed for agricultural trailers. However, […]

AGCO introduces studies on cover crops for carbon management

AGCO, a specialist in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, is conducting agronomic research trials and field demonstrations in 2021 to help farmers successfully add soil carbon sequestration to their farming operations The studies focus on best practices for cover crop planting timing. (Image source: AGCO) The rapidly evolving carbon credit […]