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[ad_1] Despite the country’s array of fertile land, billions of naira are spent yearly on food importation, due to failure to utilise its abundant inherent resources. The Executive Director, National Center for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Dr. Muideen Kasali, who disclosed this during the Field Day and Interactive Session organised by NCAM for stakeholders in the […]
[ad_1] “Our farmers can now be able to identify the different cassava varieties.” The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday evening approved new names for 10 improved cassava varieties, as part of efforts to brand the root crop for easy identification, cultivation and marketing of cassava stems. The branded varieties comprise six released varieties and […]
[ad_1] Farmers have been advised to embrace the export of locally produced products, to contribute to the foreign coffers of the Nigerian economy. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya, gave the advice at a 3-day training organised by Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) project for farmers […]
[ad_1] Less than two per cent of Nigeria’s 2019 budget was allocated to fund capital projects in the agricultural sector, an official has said. The budget officer, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development(FMARD), Okosor Oyere, disclosed this in his presentation during the just concluded two-day stakeholders’ consultative meeting on the 2021 Agricultural Budget. The meeting, […]
[ad_1] The Imo State Government has disbanded its task force on state emblem for causing the death of over 3,000 day-old chicks driven from Kaduna into the state. The government also disbanded all other task forces in the state. The state’s commissioner for transport, Rex Anunobi, who confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES, Friday, said Governor Hope […]
[ad_1] AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited, AFEX, has disclosed plans to introduce Warehouse Receipt Check by Trade Finance Market, TFM, to reduce fraud and drive access to funding for the agricultural sector in Nigeria. The inability of smallholder farmers to access finance has had a devastating impact on the growth of Africa’s agriculture sector— worsened by […]
After training 650 young Nigerians in Good Agricultural Practices (Module 1) and Farmer Business School (Module 2), the Agricultural Skills Acquisition Programme (ASAP) 2020 calls on interested applicants between the ages of 18-35 years to register for its Module 3: Farmer Cooperative training. ASAP 2020 is an agriculture sector support programme funded by the German […]
AGCO Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, has introduced the Massey Ferguson 1800M and 2800M Series, with five models ranging from 35-60 engine horsepower AGCO NA MF 2860M cab mowing weeds. (Image source: AGCO) The 1800M and 2800M Series replace the 1700M Series compact tractors and are offered in both factory-installed cab and […]
Ishida East Africa, a subsidiary of Ishida Europe, has shown its commitment to responsible and ethical business practice by the company’s inclusion in the inaugural Integrity Index from the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya (BCCK) Ishida President Takahide Ishida and Tony Caridis, president of Heat and Control, opening the East Africa office last year. (Image […]
The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced US$62mn in funding to boost food security and nutrition, mitigate the impact of climate change and strengthen livelihoods for 160,000 poor rural households in Lesotho SADP II will encourage the cultivation of cash crops, such as fruit and vegetables, and link farmers to markets […]
Any African poultry processor whose business is growing will one day face the decision to move from manual to automatic evisceration. When this day comes, what are the options? Moving to automated evisceration with Coretech. (Image source: Marel) Once a poultry processor has started processing industrially, he will have installed a scalder, plucker and overhead […]
[ad_1] A moringa farm Despite Nigeria’s heavy dependence on the oil sector, the agricultural sector has rapidly transformed from being the rejected stone to the chief cornerstone. In recent years, the Nigerian government has recognized the sector’s growth and potential and has increasingly focused on its development. With agriculture contributing significantly to the nation’s Gross […]
[ad_1] Elongated drought (dry spells) between July and August, excessive rainfalls with flash flooding, and shutdown of social businesses since April 2020 have combined to deal a devastating blow to smooth farm operations, sale of produce, ability to meet contractual agreements, and ultimately, the profitability of farmers. Commercial catfish farmers, poultry producers, food crop farmers, […]
[ad_1] Adesina. Photo: TWITTER/NGRPRESIDENT Sterling Bank Plc has said Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will deliver the keynote address at the Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2020 holding between September 23rd and 24th. ASA, an annual event organised by the bank since 2018, is one of the continent’s leading, privately-funded platforms […]
Near East and North Africa (NENA) ministers approved a ministerial declaration that provides the basis for enhanced cooperation across the region to develop sustainable solutions to the most urgent and pressing food and agricultural challenges, aimed at recovering from COVID-19 impacts and transforming food systems The NENA countries have also recognised the importance of small-scale […]