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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday said the World Food Prize award won by Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, will stimulate people’s interest in agriculture. Obasanjo disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Iowa state, USA. He said that the award was an inspiration to all those involved in the agriculture sector […]
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has called for urgent action from stakeholders over the deepening crisis of global malnutrition. Adesina made the call as he joined key nutrition actors, private-sector representatives, policy-makers and thought leaders at the 2017 World Food Prize-Borlaug Dialogue Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, October 18, to push for […]
More than 160,000 people in Tana River are faced with hunger following prolonged drought. County Commissioner Oningo’oi Olesosio on Thursday said the affected represent 85 percent of the county’s population. SHORT RAINS The situation is expected to worsen if expected short rains fail. In an exclusive interview with the Nation, Mr Olesosio said the government […]
A structural approach and strategic business model could see South Africa’s honey industry turnover reach R20bn, according to experts. Rishad Ahmed, project funding expert and specialist from Incentives SA said the inclusion of various industry stakeholders in a combined effort could aid in the growth of the industry. The local honey industry currently sees an […]
The State has auctioned 1,115 head of cattle seized for entering the country in contravention to the laws of the land. The event, conducted by Meripalento Brokers at Mgagao, saw cattle said to have originated from Laitoktok, Kajiado County, in Kenya being auctioned. The sale took place after the government sought an order to that […]
The incidence of cases of food poisoning due to chemical storage of grains in Nigeria would now become a thing of the past as farmers in the country have been introduced to sophisticated nonchemical crops storage bags to preserve grains. The technology known as Purdue Improved Crop Storage, PICS, bags has put an end to […]
The African Development Bank has called for global support for Africa’s young farmers and “agripreneurs”, highlighting how agribusiness is the answer to the continent’s youth employment. In collaboration with the Initiative for Global Development, the Association of African Agricultural Professionals in the Diaspora (AAAPD), Michigan State University, Iowa State University, and the International Institute of […]
Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, says the presidential initiative targeted at developing agriculture and industry in the Niger Delta as alternative source for job creation and income earnings in the region will be embraced 100 percent. Governor Ayade commended the initiative when he gave audience to the Minister for Niger Delta, Pastor Usani […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh has said that Nigeria will achieve national food sufficiency in no distant future. He says the country will also meet the food requirements of other parts of the world especially, the west, central, eastern and northern sub regions of Africa, and the European Union. Ogbeh, who […]
Mr Ken Ukaoha, the President, National Association of Nigerian Traders, has advocated that 60 per cent of agriculture investment in budgets be dedicated to small scale framers to help tackle food security. Ukaoha made the call in Abuja on Thursday when he presented “The Nigerian Farmers Petition” to Minister of Agriculture representative during World Food […]
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has announced plans by his administration to empower 20,000 youth to embrace agriculture through the provision of necessary loan facilities. Wike unfolded the plan last Monday, at the celebration marking this year’s World Food Day in Port Harcourt. He said his administration was partnering with the Central Bank […]
Agriculture in Ogun State has enormous potential to strengthen the economy and improve the lives of farmers. Some challenges are obstructing the opportunities, but the government is collaborating with international organisations to bridge gaps in supply chains and alleviate the plight of farmers, reports DANIEL ESSIET. Ogun State government is striving to boost the agricultural […]
Coffee production in northern Cuanza Norte province has dropped from 900 tons in 2016 to 600 in 2017, according to the local department of the National Coffee Institute. The head of the Institute in Cuanza Norte, José da Costa Neto, told Agngop that the fall in production was due to the lack of financing and […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday called for increased collaborations between Universities of Agriculture(UAs) and relevant agencies of the government as part of efforts to boost agriculture in Nigeria. Ogbe made the call in Abeokuta while delivering a lecture organised as part of activities for the 23rd, 24th and 25th combined Convocation […]
Sprayer specialist Chafer has upgraded to its range of trailed Sentry and Guardian sprayers with a new plumbing system and improved boom suspension. Available in the spring, the new boom suspension assembly offers improved contour control that allows the boom to hug the ground below 50cm even when running on the largest diameter wheels. The […]