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AgFunder has just the ASEAN Agrifoodtech Investment Report 2020, its first-ever analysis of agtech and foodtech startup funding in Southeast Asia. The report can be downloaded here. [Disclosure: AgFunder is the parent company of AFN.] A total of $423 million was invested into Southeast Asian agrifoodtech startups in 2019, across 99 deals. Reflecting the fact […]
[ad_1] The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Monday alleged that Abia State has changed from Gods Own State to Miyetti Allah owned cattle market. In a statement, titled: “Finally the reason why they initiated Operation Python Dance and proscription of IPOB become very clear.” made available to newsmen through IPOB’s […]
[ad_1] The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono on Monday said the Federal Government has earmarked N600 billion to enhance farmer access to agricultural financing in the country. Nanono said that about 2.4 million farmers were targeted to benefit from the interest free facility, designed to encourage application of modern technologies in rice […]
[ad_1] POULTRY farmers in Nigeria have decried the scarcity and continuous rise in the price of maize, stressing that it posed a major threat to their businesses and food security in the country Maize, which constitutes over 50 per cent of poultry feed, is currently very scarce; and where available, the prices have skyrocketed and […]
Regenerative agriculture is a growing movement. It’s popping up in new places including campaign platforms, proposed federal legislation, and new grant opportunities. Despite its momentum, the exact contours of regenerative agriculture are still up for debate. Even among proponents of the movement, there are debates about the best ways to prove regenerative agriculture’s promise or […]
[ad_1] The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono on Monday said the federal government has earmarked N600 billion to enhance farmer access to agricultural financing in the country. Mr Nanono said about 2.4 million farmers were targeted to benefit from the interest free facility, designed to encourage application of modern technologies in rice […]
[ad_1] Lagos- Poultry farmers in the country have condemned the scarcity and continuous rise in the price of maize, stressing that it posed a major threat to their businesses and food security in the country and it could lead to the collapse of the poultry industry. According to the farmers maize, which constitutes over 50 […]
Enterprise Singapore, the city-state’s startup agency, is earmarking S$55 million ($39.5 million) to help accelerate “promising” agriculture and aquaculture companies. Koh Poh Koon, the country’s senior minister for trade and industry, announced the fund while visiting local indoor farming startup Singrow last week. [Disclosure: Singrow is an investee of AgFunder, which is AFN‘s parent company.] […]
[ad_1] Citizens have expressed worry that bloodlettings between the Tiv and the Jukun ethnic groups in Taraba State may lead to a shortage of food in the state, as farmers and other agro-allied industry players have been displaced. The clashes have led to killings, destruction of properties, farm produce and displacement of people whose major […]
The manager will take up this important role in the company from 1 July. “Proud and honoured. Lots of big challenges lie in store”. Israel, 25th June 2020 – Ofir Elasar is the new VP Sales and Marketing of Top Seeds International, the world-leading Israeli company in the research and marketing of innovative hybrid varieties […]
[ad_1] ADAMU AMADU RUFA’I reports that women farmers in Jigawa State are facing hard times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and destruction of their farms by herdsmen thus limiting their ability to contribute to food security in the country. THE journey from Dutse, the Jigawa State capital to Gamsarka village in Auyo Local […]
[ad_1] For now, lovers of pork may have to refrain from its consumption, as the dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF) has continued to ravage more pig farms across the country. Underground checks have revealed that in a bid to avert the looming losses already incurred by affected farmers, those who still have some of the […]
[ad_1] The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), has inaugurated a 28-member Nigeria Agro Set-Up Committee with a mandate to reinvigorate national agricultural activities across the country. This is part of the plans to lead the charge and target of $250b in export revenue for the country by 2040. According to […]
[ad_1] Adamu Engr. Suleiman Adamu, Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, disclosed that Nigeria is currently grossly ill-equipped with farm irrigation facilities and that states, local governments should consider massive investments in farm infrastructure. In this exclusive with The Guardian’s FEMI IBIROGBA, Head, Agro-Economy online, Adamu claims that public water supply declined from 32 per […]
[ad_1] A leader is best/when people barely know he exists/not so good when they acclaim him/worst when they despise him… – Lao-tsy, 6th Century, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 124. Every ‘Father’ – whether of home, of family or of a nation – has four cardinal tasks to perform: Security, economic development, plan […]