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Functional irrigation facilities: The Managing Director of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Dr Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, has raised the alarm for extra investments in irrigation services to guarantee high production of quality agricultural produce within the nation. Speaking during the opening ceremony of a week-long capability constructing on irrigation farming, organised by the […]
How PPP in climate data boosts food production: Sharp decline in international oil costs in recent times, depletion of the nation’s international trade earnings and consequent financial hardship within the nation have compelled the Federal Government to make a deliberate move for diversification of the nation’s economy with concerted efforts on agriculture and natural mineral […]
Despite the concern of shortage of rice in 2019 as a consequence of flooding incidents in 2018, Nigerian farmers have stated that early rains within the nation’s rice-growing areas had boosted prospects for an excellent harvest. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, had earlier predicted a scarcity of rice within the nation […]
Nigerian govt to ban tomato paste importation: The federal authorities will place a closing ban on the importation of tomato paste earlier than the end of 2019, the minister of agriculture, Mr. Ogbeh, mentioned this while touring the Dangote Tomato Processing Plant in Kadawa, Kano State. According to the report from the cable, Mr Ogbeh […]
30000 rice farmers in Bauchi State are to gain from the 2019 dry season rice farming lending. According to the state Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RFAN) , Dr. Yahaya Adamu Yusuf disclosed during the flagging off of commodities distributions below the Anchor Borrower’s programme for this year’s farming season in Bauchi during the […]
The Dangote Tomato Processing Company, Kadawa, Kano State, which suspended operation more than a year ago, is to resume operation within the next two weeks. The Managing Director of the corporation, Alhaji Abdulkarim Kaita, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview, in Kano on Saturday, saying that “the corporation was compelled to […]
NEPC trains dried beans farmers: The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said it has trained dried beans farmers and dealers within the North East geo-political zone on export tips, to place a finish to the rejection of Nigeria’s dried beans by countries within Europe. The Deputy Director of Product Development at NEPC, Mr Samuel Oyeyipo, […]
The Director General/CEO, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba has said that the NBMA ACT 2015 is strong enough to ensure a robust biosafety system for Nigeria. Dr. Ebegba said at an interaction with Clerks of relevant committees of the National Assembly today in Abuja (Feb. 11) that the Act establishing the agency […]
In line with Government’s effort to diversify the Nigerian financial system by the promotion of agriculture, Guinness Nigeria Plc., Nigeria’s first and solely whole beverage alcohol (TBA) firm and a member of Diageo Plc., launched its agriculture scheme tagged “Grow with Nigeria” at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on the 22nd of January 2019. […]
There’s something about beginning a new year that brings hope and anticipation. While a certain amount of reflection is good, January is more about looking forward, not backward. As I think about what the future holds for agriculture and for Bayer, I can’t help but get excited about the changes that are swiftly and irrevocably […]
Soil scientists have harped on the necessity to enhance the standard of soil within the nation to realize meals safety and enhance quality of life of Nigerians. According to them, meals safety may solely be achieved in Nigeria via diligent soil and crop handling methods, stressing that the mission of Nigeria Institute of Soil Science is to enhance on […]
The crashed rice trailer belonging to Senator Tayo Alasoadura Senator Tayo Alasoadura, the owner of the branded rice inside the truck which crashed into a busy market in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, has condoled with families of victims. At least 20 persons died in Iworoko, Ado-Ekiti when the driver of the trailer lost control and rammed […]
Nigeria will in the first quarter of 2019 begin the production of ethanol and glucose syrup from sweet sorghum for industrial use. In this interview, the Director General of Raw Materials Research Council (RMRDC), Dr. Ibrahim Hussaini Doko, explained the journey so far and the drive to also make animal feeds from the crop. […]
[FILE PHOTO] Technology<br />Photo: Odd Hill As a way of reducing cost of extension service delivery across the country, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) must be widely adopted by all the Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) and reduce physical visit to farmers. Executive Director, National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Prof. […]
Patron and leader of all Fulani groups in Nigeria, Ibrahim Dangirka, has described those attributing the killings going on in Zamfara, Taraba, Kaduna and Benue states by armed bandits to the Fulani race as blackmailers. Speaking at a meeting of the Ardo’s (Fulani Chiefs) Forum in Kaduna over the weekend, he further exonerated the Fulani […]