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[ad_1] ABUJA – National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has said 500 farmers would be engaged in Acharaugo Emekuku Integrated Farm Estate in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The farm estate which comprises 35 hectares of land, would be reactivated by NALDA, having been abandoned for over 30 years. Prince Paul Ikonne, […]
[ad_1] Farmers, officials advise on how to avoid looming food crisis in Nigeria Worried by the imminent food crisis predicted by agriculture experts, some stakeholders from the North-central have urged the federal government to start importing food to avert the catastrophe. Already, as a result of the current scarcity and high prices of foodstuff in […]
[ad_1] Irish Potato Despite the growing demand for Irish Potato locally and its potential at the international market, Nigeria is yet to tap into this opportunity, as the country struggles to fill the huge supply deficit. Irish potatoes are shrubby perennials with edible tubers, grown as cool-weather annuals in rows, raised beds, or containers. The starchy […]
[ad_1] The Delta State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has called for improved funding of the agricultural sector to guarantee food security across the country. This call was made by Elder Eugene Jacob, immediate past Chairman of the association, Elder Eugene in an interview with DAILY INDEPENDENT in Warri, he said […]
Zambia’s first choice for broiler chicken, Ross Breeders, have partnered with Cellulant to digitise their payments with Tingg Through Tingg, Ross Breeders has been able to reduce cash transaction volumes and offer their customers a seamless payment experience. (Image source: Cellulant) Ross Breeders Zambia has a product range built on first-class genetics for their Ross […]
Proteon Pharmaceuticals has announced an investment of US$24mn to accelerate commercialisation of its products, which aim to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming Nutreco invests in Proteon Pharmaceuticals to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming. (Image source: Adobe stock) Proteon Pharmaceuticals uses bacteriophages to reduce the need […]
GEA has launched its xTru Twin series of high-capacity extruders for the food and pet food industries, with the flagship xTru Twin 140 The upgraded GEA xTru Twin 92 high-capacity extruder offer users up to 40% higher capacity, with the same efficiency, quality and footprint. (Image source: GEA) The new machine is equipped with powered […]
[ad_1] The Veterinary Council of Nigeria, VCN has offered a hand of support to the Lagos State Government to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals. AIG (Dr.) Aishatu Baju, President of the Council, who made this known in Lagos, explained that this would be achieved by completely restricting the use of antibiotics […]
[ad_1] LAGOS – Veterinary Council of Nigeria has assured its readiness to work with the Amo Group not only in the area of reinvigoration of the veterinary profession in Nigeria to further grow the profession, but also to grow the agricultural sector and the economy of the nation. AIG, Dr. Aisha Abubakar Baju, President of […]
[ad_1] The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon and Oniru of Iruland, Oba Wasiu OmogbolahanI have called on the Federal Government to empower youths in the area of agriculture. They both made this call on Thursday at the Celebration of International Youth Day with the theme: ‘Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for […]
A recent survey conducted by Heifer International has found plenty of young Africans producing new high-tech farming tools, which could profit the agricultural sector immensely The report highlights young innovators who are boosting farm productivity, and profits in Africa, through artificial intelligence, remote sensing, geographic information software (GIS), virtual reality, drone technology, and others. (Image […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have gathered in a two-day interactive debate on the field research report workshop for the training of veterinary professionals in field epidemiology (ISAVET) The objective of the workshop was to discuss the research results of the trainees and to receive feedback on the veterinary field […]
Micheal Ige, youth employment specialist, at FAO Regional Office for Africa, speaks about the importance of encouraging young people to join Africa’s agri-food systems, on the occasion of International Youth Day Technology can help transform the future of African farming, by connecting it to prospective markets and consumers. (Image source: Adobe Stock) Q: Why is it […]
The European Union has contributed US$3.5mn to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe to support highly vulnerable people living in urban communities who are struggling to meet basic food needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Recipients will receive US$12 per person, per month via either e-voucher or Western Union cash […]
[ad_1] The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has begun training for 200 farmers and also distributed cassava planting materials for over 300 farmers in Edo and Katsina States. Speaking in Katsina State, the Director of Federal Department of Agriculture, FMARD, Mrs Hajia Karima Babaginda, praised the Federal Government’s […]