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In January 2019, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres presciently warned that “global challenges are more and more integrated, and the responses are more and more fragmented. And if these are not reversed, it’s a recipe for disaster.” The COVID-19 pandemic is an apt example of this, as both the disease and the public policy responses to curb […]
When it comes to policies and programmes that can potentially impact a vast majority of people’s livelihood and the economy of any nation, data, not sentiments, should drive the conversation and influence decision making. The recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decision to restrict Forex for the importation of maize has raised concerns and opinions […]
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the commencement of the construction of Elmina Fishing Port Project Around 60 per cent of Ghana’s annual protein is derived from fishing. (Image source: Quangpraha/Pixabay) According to the President, when the Elmina Fishing Port Project is completed, it will provide a big boost for […]
[ad_1] Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Jigawa State has blamed the high cost of food in the country on past leaders describing them as chronic importers. He said this at the virtual inauguration of 12 projects across six geopolitical zones of the country by Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Thursday in Abuja. […]
[ad_1] Nigeria, being the world’s second largest rice importer year’s back, the narrative appears to have changed as the country continues to take steps to ramp up domestic production. According to a recent report, Nigeria has overtaken Egypt as the largest rice producer in Africa. Dr Harold Roy-Macauley, the Director-General, Africa Rice Center, Benin Republic, […]
[ad_1] Ajayi Grace Atinuke, the Chief Executive at SITOG Global Foods Limited, in this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, suggested the need for the various governments to support and make funds available to all farmers irrespective of tribe, race or gender to boost their farming activities. Excerpt: Recently the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed that […]
[ad_1] No fewer than 800 rice farmers in Lagos state have been trained on efficient planting and harvesting methods by using the most up-to-date agricultural practices to ensure maximum output, improved yield as well as to derive maximum return on investment. Abisola Olusanya, Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, speaking at the capacity building at the Agric […]
[ad_1] A university lecturer, Dr Dan Agboola, has advised farmers and other produce stakeholders against using reagents to ripen fruits and vegetables to avoid health complications. Agboola, a Microbiology lecturer at the Lagos State University (LASU), gave this advice as a guest to the Ojo Farmers Weekly Workshop in Lagos. The workshop, organised in conjunction […]
[ad_1] Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Thursday, called on the people of the State including youths to engage in Agriculture as it remains a sure alternative to an oil-driven economy. The Governor who stated this during the Launching/inauguration of State Chapter/Excos of the National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria (NSSAN) at the Akanu Ibiam […]
International manufacturer of automated feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems Roxell has announced the expanding of its range of MiniMax feeder pans Broilers’ feeder pan Minimax 10 strut. (Image source: Roxell) The MiniMax feeder pan aims to be adapted to the preferences and practices of each poultry farmer. The feeder pan therefore helps poultry farmers […]
[ad_1] The various digital tools developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agronomic recommendations and help farmers improve productivity are currently changing the face and practice of agricultural extension in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. This assertion was made recently by the IITA Digital Extension and Advisory Services Specialist, Godwin […]
[ad_1] Cross River State has set aside the sum of N500 million as loan to farmers in preparation for post-covid-19 era.The state governor, Senator Ben Ayade, disclosed this in Calabar at the inauguration of input distribution to farmers as part of palliatives against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayade, who said this in a statement by the […]
[ad_1] The Osun State Government has ordered farmers in its Shasha Forest reserve located in Ile-Ife to vacate the forest immediately to avoid legal action. This is as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi urged affected farmers to obey government order to allow for effective management of the forest reserve. A statement issued by […]
The drafting committee for the National Biosecurity Policy, has presented the preliminary draft of the National Biosecurity Policy to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba. Dr Ebegba while receiving the document in Abuja today (17th August 2020), commended the members of the committee for ensuring they met […]
The various digital tools developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agronomic recommendations and help farmers improve productivity are currently changing the face and practice of agricultural extension in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. This assertion was made recently by the IITA Digital Extension and Advisory Services Specialist, Godwin Atser, […]