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[ad_1] The President of International Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Association of Nigeria, Dr. James Marsh, has task food establishments’ owners and workers in the country on what to do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The food safety expert advised that establishments should ensure that infected workers do not handle food […]
[ad_1] Lagos, Kaduna, Rivers, Ogun, Kano, Delta, Kwara, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Cross River States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja are the states that have so far benefitted from Olam Nigeria’s initiatives geared towards alleviating the pain and disruption to the daily lives of citizens by the COVID 19 pandemic. Olam Nigeria, one of the player […]
[ad_1] Edo State Government said it has commenced the disbursement of over N202million to 2,250 startups, which spreads across five Local Government Areas of the state. Ifueko Alufohai, Project Support Unit, Edo Sustainable Development Goals (PSU-SDG), who dropped the hint at the training and disbursement of the grants to beneficiaries in Ovia South West Local […]
[ad_1] Lagos State government has assured Lagosians that farmers in the neighborhood markets in the state would not take advantage of the current situation to exploit the residents, but to ensure that items are being sold at farm gate prices. Prince Gbolahan Lawal, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture gave the assurance during one of his […]
[ad_1] The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is launching a S$30 million ($21 million) grant to boost the country’s agrifood industry, as the Covid-19 pandemic lays bare the fragilities in Southeast Asia’s food supply chain. The fund is dubbed ’30×30 Express’ in reference to Singapore’s goal of domestically sourcing at least 30% of its food by […]
[ad_1] Many of the world’s leading industries are grinding to a halt as governments across the globe attempt to thwart the further spread of Covid-19. Industries that involve bringing large numbers of people together physically are bearing the brunt, including sporting events, restaurants, education, and tourism. But there are a few that have been deemed […]
[ad_1] Twelve cattle on Thursday died while grazing at an open field belonging to the Nigeria-Korea Vocational Institute near the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Witnesses said the incident which happened at about 11:00am left the cattle rearer and residents in shock. Malam Adamu Suleiman, who sells orange near the area, said the cattle were grazing […]
[ad_1] MAKURDI– Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday launched and released for the next cropping season 50 tractors worth about N6.95 billion to farmers in the state. The Governor explained that government purchased each of the tractors for N13.9 million, comprising the trailer, harrow, ridger and other implements. Ortom disclosed this while commissioning the […]
[ad_1] President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Musa Ahmed as Vice Chancellor for the newly established University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono who disclosed this while conveying his letter of appointment, stated that Professor Ahmed’s legacies as the maiden Vice-Chancellor […]
[ad_1] Three days to 2020 Easter celebration, the price of rice has remained stable in Enugu metropolis following the availability of the produce and a high number of rice farmers in the state. In a market survey on Thursday showed that the price remained stable in spite of the coming festivity. In spite of the […]
[ad_1] Experts in the agricultural sector have said that the fast-spreading COVID-19 across the country will have a negative impact on food security in the nation. The Special Adviser to the Oyo State Government on Agric Business, Debo Akande, disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Monday. He said the pandemic would have […]
[ad_1] The Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, Prof. Veronica Obatolu, has called on the Federal Government to recognise agriculture as a key contributor in the fight against COVID-19. Obatolu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that agriculture should be recognised as a key contributor to improved health […]
[ad_1] The Federal Government has begun the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to vulnerable Nigerians as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the lockdown in some states. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, made this known on Monday at the official hand over of 12,500 metric […]
[ad_1] The Programme Manager of the Abia State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Chief Israel Amanze, has predicted a possible food shortage next season if farmers are not encouraged to plant during COVID-19 pandemic that coincides with the planting season. He told The Guardian that authorities should not stop farmers, especially the animal caregivers engaged in poultry […]
[ad_1] Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that irrigation farming and fishing have resumed following security fortification on the shores of Lake Alau Dam. According to him, this would allow 56,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 28 communities to engage in dry season farming and fishing. Over 50 per cent of fish requirement of […]