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[ad_1] Over the years, yam farmers have not been able to accurately determine the best time to harvest their crop. This is because, according to scientists, the onset of maturity in yam is not well understood and the date of harvest often bears no relationship to the functions and activities of the tuber. Knowing all […]
[ad_1] Dr Yemi Popoola, a livestock scientist at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has urged Nigerians to embrace production and consumption of rabbit because of its numerous benefits. Popoola gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, Oyo State. He said other livestock species […]
[ad_1] About 30 cocoa farmers on Wednesday benefited from the loan facilities provided by Osun State Government as a means of supporting farmers and promote agriculture in the State. The loan, according to the government, was aimed at boosting cocoa production and increase the farmers’ yields for this year’s growing and harvesting season. A statement […]
[ad_1] ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), an international not-for-profit outfit, has expressed concerns over the spate of allegations of corruption in recent weeks rocking many Nigerian institutions saddled with the responsibility of addressing the poverty problems in the country. The group, in a report entitled ”ActionAid Nigeria’s Position on Taming the Gale of Corruption in Nigeria” seen […]
[ad_1] Millions of coffee farmers across Africa are facing economic devastation as coffee prices offered to them continue to be on a downward trajectory, often below production costs, a report by Selina Wamucii has revealed. In a statement by Selina Wamucii, on Tuesday titled ‘Misery at the Farm: Africa’s Coffee Farmers are Losing Billions to […]
[ad_1] A new analysis by the United Nation’s (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have identified Nigeria and 26 other countries across the globe as front liners of an impending food crisis, driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The joint analysis warned that the “hotspot countries” are at high risk […]
[ad_1] An agronomist has warned the government to prepare against impending food scarcity and its attendant effects. Mr Azeez Oluwole, a retiree from the Nigerian Navy, gave the warning during an interview with The Guardian in Ibadan, Oyo State recently. The founder of Farmkonnect Nigeria also stressed the need for Nigeria to look at the direction of […]
[ad_1] Fertiliser • Borno distributes 6,000 bags The Kebbi State government has inaugurated a committee for the distribution and sale of fertiliser and other inputs to farmers for the 2020 wet season. Inaugurating the committee on behalf of the state government, Chief of Staff to the State Government, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, said the committee is to […]
[ad_1] Paul Ilona, Country Manager of HarvestPlus-Nigeria, has been selected as the Chair of the Steering/Advisory Committee of the Building an Economically Sustainable, Integrated Cassava Seed System, Phase 2 (BASICS-II). BASICS II aims to transform the cassava seed sector by catalyzing the dissemination of improved varieties, thereby creating a community of commercial seed entrepreneurs across […]
[ad_1] meat As more Nigerians are getting conscious of their health, security and safety during this scary time, farmers, as well as stakeholders in the agricultural sector and marketing experts, are shifting to online sales. This appears to be the right option, as more people are working remotely and choosing to stay indoors, as it is […]
[ad_1] Following the approval of loans to selected maize farmers in Abia State, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released planting inputs to farmers for this year’s planting season under it’s Maize Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. Member, Board of Trustees, representing the Southeast in the Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria, Chief Israel Amanze, who confirmed […]
[ad_1] To mitigate the effect of coronavirus pandemic on the Ondo State economy, 1,000 youths are being trained in modern tomato production and processing. The training, organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ondo Province 4, in partnership with the state government, was geared towards teaching the beneficiaries on modern techniques in […]
[ad_1] Kwara State Government has canvassed for more investors into the state, especially those who would make the state an agro-industrial hub of Nigeria. Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Kayode Alabi, who made the appeal during his inspection visit to Versa Farm, mechanised tomatoes and pepper farm at Oke-Iya Ipo, Ifelodun Local Council, said the […]
[ad_1] A project— Building an Economically Sustainable, Integrated Cassava Seed System (BASICS) has demonstrated that the cassava seeds system can be profitable for players involved across the value chain and can sustainably deploy improved varieties of cassava stems to farmers while creating jobs. Researchers say in the last five years, BASICS has created a viable […]
[ad_1] Stakeholders in the agricultural sector are expressing divergent views on the recent foreign exchange restriction imposed on maize importation by the Central Bank of Nigeria. While farmers welcome the development, assuring that they have the capacity to produce enough to meet local demand, some experts in the sector believe the ban on its own […]