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[ad_1] Single-use plastics are not only finding their way into landfills, they’re becoming the main subject of legislation, too. The European Union’s single use plastic directive entered into force in June 2019 and now imposes a number of regulations including outright bans on the use of some materials to new producer obligations and labeling requirements. […]
[ad_1] In order to ensure sustainable supply of raw materials in the country, the Raw Material Research Development Council (RMRDC) says it is collaborating with relevant stakeholders to establish a lime processing plant in Kogi State. The Director-General of RMRDC, Professor Hussaini D. Ibrahim, who gave the hint, said as the economic reform and efforts […]
[ad_1] Nasarawa state branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, Monday cried out over the negative impact of the Covid19 pandemic on livestock business in the state. State Chairman of the association, Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini, who spoke with newsmen in Lafia regretted that the pandemic has adversely affected livestock as the economic base […]
[ad_1] THE Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese in Anambra State, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, warned yesterday that the activities of herdsmen, whose cattle destroy farmlands, were undermining food production in the country. Speaking during a church service to mark one year anniversary of 7th Anambra State House of Assembly, the cleric described the killer herders […]
[ad_1] The Police Command in Benue, on Sunday, confirmed that suspected herdsmen attacked and killed three persons at Adama village in Agatu Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the attack in a statement in Makurdi. Anene described Adama village as a riverine community in Agatu […]
[ad_1] The call by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to African governments to embark on massive food production to avoid food crisis after COVID-19 is something that should not be taken lightly. Obasanjo said most African governments have to find how to be self-sufficient in essential food items for the food crisis likely to be […]
[ad_1] Lagos- High production cost has been identified as the main reason why the Nigeria’s animal feed sector remain underdeveloped. Abisola Olusanya, Acting Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos state dropped the hint at the weekend during the distribution of maize and sorghum to feed millers, farm settlements and other stakeholders in the livestock industry to […]
[ad_1] About 70,000 registered maize growers in Nigeria are to benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme for the 2020 rainy season farming. The National President, Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), Dr Edwin Uche, said each of the 70,000 maize farmers would receive N182,000 per hectare. Dr […]
[ad_1] Akure – President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to urgently ensure funds are made available to farmers for them to procure seedlings, chemicals and all other necessary materials during the planting season. President and Publicity Secretary of Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of Nigeria (CPFAN), Messrs Joseph Ayodele and Otong Ubong respectively made […]
[ad_1] FOR years, there have been abductions and banditries by criminals who have turned hostage-taking into a booming business in Delta State. Many of the victims, in their testimonies, described their abductors as herdsmen. Findings, however, show that it was not only herdsmen that engage in such criminality, locals and immigrants from neighboring countries, including […]
[ad_1] Maize output is expected to fall this year by 30%, from projected 25 million metric tonnes to 17.5 million tonnes, Nigeriafarmers have said. “Our projection for this year was formally 25 million tonnes, but because of COVID-19 challenges we have realized that it will be very difficult for us to meet that target. But […]
[ad_1] There are indications that the volume of rice to be produced in Katsina State this year will surpass that of last year considering the way farmers in the state are massively planting the crop this season. Our correspondent observed that though there was huge production of rice in the state last year, it could […]
[ad_1] The Kogi State Coordination Office of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS Project) has commenced feasibility studies on market information for rice, cashew and cassava value chains across the 21LGAs of the state. APPEALS State Project Coordinator, Dr Sanni Abdullahi Ozomata, said the data obtained from the study would enable […]
[ad_1] Homestead farming and the planting of exotic trees can help to tackle the looming food insecurity in the country, a group has said. The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation which is promoting the initiative, said it will create healthier and rich food supply, as well as a safe environment for all, […]
[ad_1] As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Saturday, scored the nation’s agricultural development as a mixed bag of failure and success. This was stated by the National President, AFAN, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, while speaking with Vanguard on burning issues yet to be addressed to improve food […]