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In the midst of a massive decline being experienced in the country, the agricultural sector can be vividly seen as one sector that continues to face the unfavourable impact of the capsizing economy, judging by the unpredictable price hike of agro produce which in turn affects the people’s standard of living. This however, prompts us […]
Nigerian govt to ban tomato paste importation: The federal authorities will place a closing ban on the importation of tomato paste earlier than the end of 2019, the minister of agriculture, Mr. Ogbeh, mentioned this while touring the Dangote Tomato Processing Plant in Kadawa, Kano State. According to the report from the cable, Mr Ogbeh […]
Following the rising concern on the influx of processed food in the system; nutrition experts have raised alarm on the growing rate of child obesity, considered another form of malnutrition. The post Experts raise alarm over influx of processed food appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source link
Why Seeds? 11 Seeds You Should Be Eating Seeds are wealthy in vitamins and have many well being advantages. These small however mighty kernels are excessive in nutritional vitamins and minerals the physique must operate at peak efficiency. They are extraordinarily versatile and could be integrated simply into quite a lotof completely different recipes. Want […]
Zero Hunger Commodity Farmers Association (ZHCFA) has called for exclusive use of organic fertilisers for the production of fruits and vegetables that are consumed without being processed because of the health benefits. The association made the call in a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Abuja and released in Ilorin on Sunday. […]
The executive secretary, Fertilizer Producers Association of Nigeria (FESPAN), Ahmed Rabiy Kwa, has disclosed that very soon, Nigeria will begin to export NPK fertilizer, saying that only 30 per cent of raw materials are presently being imported to blend NPK. Speaking at a one-day productivity improvement training for 80 registered distributors, Kwa said the aim […]
Godwin Obaseki. Photo: Twitter/GovernorObaseki As Nosak Group Participates At Edo Food And Agric FairWith the revelation that Nigeria spends over N20b on food importation yearly, there is need for financial inclusion in the country’s agricultural system, to change its method of farming from producing in small units, to large scale to cater for the growing […]
Rice importation into Nigeria would end by 2020, the Policy Adviser of the John Kufuor Foundation (JKF), Hon. Abraham Dwuma, has said. He also said that Africa Rice Advocacy Platform (ARAP) under the JKF was also focused to achieve zero importation of rice on the continent. Dwuma told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
Nigeria & # 039; s Wheat production was 60,000 tons at the end of the 2016–1917 season, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture, United States. … Source link
The Green Sahara Farm has begun training more than 18,000 small female farmers across the country to take advantage of more than 60 billion dollars of business opportunities in the Nigerian agricultural sector. Suleiman Diqua, CEO of the Green Sahara Revolution, disclosed this at the annual general meeting (AGM) recently in Abuja. Dikva explained that […]
The National Food Authority (NFA) is importing an additional 133,500 metric tons (MT) of rice for Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (Zambasulta). In an emailed statement on Tuesday, the NFA said the importation intends to boost the remaining supply stock in the area. “Delivery for the 33,500 MT is set for September 15-30 and 100,000 […]
Fish Farming: As a part of measures to alleviate poverty and deal with unemployment, the federal government has reiterated its readiness to work with the Ogun State government in the development of fisheries within the nation to create wealth distribution.
The Benin Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Paulette Yekpe, has said that the proposed tripartite meeting by Nigeria, Niger and her country, will establish a framework to address rice smuggling. Ms Yekpe said this while briefing journalists on Monday in Abuja on sideline of activities marking the 58th Independence anniversary of the country. She said that […]
“Groundbreaking Block Farming Initiative” The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) today announces a partnership with Alluvial Agriculture, a collective farming business grouping thousands of smallholders in Nigeria. CIAT, a research center for the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) – a global research partnership for a food-secure future supported by private foundations, national […]
Imported Farm Inputs: The National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM) said that it had completed arrangements to outlaw the importation of some agricultural tools into the country. Taiwo Hassan looks into the workability of this initiative Recap of Nigeria’s agric policies When the Federal Government launched the Green Alternative: Agriculture Promotion Policy (2016-2020) in Abuja, […]