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[ad_1] Export earnings from cashew nuts had steadily increased in the past few years, rising from $152m in 2015 to $259m in 2016 and $402m in 2017, stakeholders said. But the bulk of returns ended up in the hands of merchants with farmers getting as low as only a quarter. “Axe out the key clog […]
[ad_1] For many Nigerian farmers, the lockdown imposed by states and the federal government to curtail the spread of the coronavirus was no good news. Across the country, farmers lamented the impact of the lockdowns and counted their losses as restriction of movement ruined sales and affected supply chains. Ayodokun Oluwafemi, a poultry farmer in […]
[ad_1] The Agro Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support, APPEALS has commenced the free distribution of agro -allied incentives for rice farmers in Kogi State. The state coordinator of the programme, Mr. Sani Ozomata who disclosed this during the flagoff scheme in communities in Lokoja, said, “697 rice farmers will benefit from the commenced […]
There’s a long list of problems with chemical agriculture treatments: they’re destructive to soils and waterways; they can be hazardous to human and other organisms’ health; and they’re increasingly ineffective, as pests and weeds develop resistance. Yet, the global food chain depends on them. Enko Chem’s mission is to shift reliance on chemical treatments by […]
[ad_1] The Nigerian government says it is distributing 66, 000 cocoa seedlings and other essential inputs to smallholder farmers to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus pandemic on the sector. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Shehuri, disclosed this on Thursday when he flagged off the exercise in Oyo State. […]
[ad_1] Nigeria’s diverse climate, from the tropical areas of the coast to the arid zone of the north, makes the growth and production of virtually all agricultural products that can be grown in the tropical and semitropical areas of the world very possible. Although the Agricultural holdings are generally small and scattered, farming is often […]
[ad_1] To improve their yields and incomes, African cassava farmers need regular and reliable access to high quality planting materials of the newest and best varieties. Access to such cassava stems, however, is often a problem. Agrodealers don’t sell them, and free distributions by NGOs and government programmes are sporadic and unreliable. Consequently, many cassava […]
[ad_1] The Federal Government has launched a 12 month agriculture-focused intervention scheme through the Agric for Food and Job Plan (AFJP) which is aimed at increasing food production and creating jobs The scheme which will target crops and livestock such as rice, Maize, Sorghum, soybeans, Groundnuts, Cowpea, Cassava, millet, livestock, horticulture, palm kernel, and cotton […]
[ad_1] Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), has advocated that Nigeria as a country should create a business in agriculture, and that any policy that does not agree with this is only going to be an effort in futility. Manzo Maigari, Director General, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), stated this in a webinar session on ‘What can Nigeria […]
[ad_1] Maize farming is one of the crop farming that is very suitable for Nigerians. It is as old as man itself, and it has been done commercially in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular for decades now. Maize is perhaps the most common food crop in Nigeria, and also the most important as […]
[ad_1] Lagos state government has said that it would engage students in secondary schools in the state to set up nurseries, tree planting and other conservation activities which would encourage their involvement and participation in agricultural practices as well as environmental education. Abisola Olusanya, State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, dropped the hint while announcing plans […]
[ad_1] The troop of the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Benue state again reportedly killed two herdsmen at a camp near the boundary between Nasarawa and Benue states. The suspected armed herdsmen were said to have stormed Tse- Torkula Community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday injuring two villagers before the […]
The biologics space is growing at a rapid space. Players are taking a variety of approaches to unlock the potential behind the microscopic organisms that dwell below the soil’s surface. From using microbes as unique fingerprints for traceability to combating foodborne illness, microbes are popping up everywhere in the food supply chain. One of the […]
[ad_1] • We are out of jobs, catfish farmers cry out • We’ve reduced workers by 40%, by Agro Park It is about three months now. COVID-19-induced inter and intra-state lockdowns have been affecting businesses of hoteliers, event centre owners, bar and clubbing joints operators and merry makers. These are paralysed businesses that have also […]
[ad_1] • Experts list guiding steps Many rural women who are rearing local chickens as means of livelihood have said the business is impacting positively on their families. Experts say local or native fowls are self-sustaining; that is they can raise their own replacement stock. A veterinarian, Mrs. Eunice Jonson, who grows local birds, said […]