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A seed company producing different improved varieties of maize at the Gurara Irrigation site, AgriSeed Co Nigeria Ltd (ASCN) said the varieties of maize they grow at the site are three-way hybrids seeds. Dr Tunde Faturoti, the Managing Director of the company, who spoke to Daily Trust via email said the company produces certified hybrids, adding […]
A renowned Agribusiness Consultant and Director of Marketing, Rome Business School, Pastor Toromade Francis, has said that sound knowledge of agribusiness is key to success in the venture. He disclosed this during the school’s postgraduate students welcome party. Pastor Francis noted that agribusinesses fail in the country because farm owners and investors focus mainly on […]
Over the years, farmers in Benue State suffered post-harvest losses of nearly all the food crops they produced such that many of them became poorer and unable to generate income to sustain their families. The worrying trend, perhaps, motivated the Governing Council of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, to, in June 2014, approve the […]
Head, Influencing and Public Engagement, OXFAM, Dr. Saratu Abiola, has condemned the lip service given to the agriculture, saying the noise made about increasing number of farmers does not tally with output. She noted that only 3.2 per cent of Nigeria’s budget was dedicated to agriculture, whereas the Malabo Treaty, which Nigeria is a […]
By Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger State Government has aggregated the loss of agricultural produce as a result of this year’s flood at N5 billion, even as the government lamented that over 4,000 hectares of cultivated farmland were submerged. In addition, the government said 12 local governments were “seriously affected” while the effect on seven others […]
Buhari (R) and Akume President Muhammadu Buhari has told a delegation of APC that he had no preferred ethnic or religion group and would deal with leaders and public officials who embezzle public funds and deny workers their benefits. “I assure you that my main interest is all Nigerians in all parts of the country,’’ […]
Nutritionist: How consumption of local rice, others can reduce risk of diabetes We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Source link
President Buhari, Senator Akume and APC leaders from Benue Nigerian security personnel were already uncovering the network of the killers and arresting them. President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed at a meeting with a delegation of Benue All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Senator George Akume. “We know about herders. The ones we knew carried sticks, and […]
Niger State government is making arrangements with private partners to invest in its Bida and Badeggi rice mills toward boosting rice production in the state. Malam Haruna Dukku, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development disclosed this on Saturday at a press briefing in Minna. “Our discussion with Elephant Group to take over Bida […]
By Peter DuruMakurdi – The Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, FUAM, and the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigerian, DICON, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU to help the institution commercialize its research findings. •Research Vice Chancellor of FUAM, Prof. Richard Kimbir who disclosed this recently at a media briefing to mark his one year […]
Argentinian wheat is expected to become bullish after December and January as supply gets tighter and the carry per month gets stronger, market sources said this week. Currently, global prices are expected to dampen in December and January on the Argentinian harvest taking place, with around 40% of it expected to be completed by the […]
The fortunes of US soybean growers and the US-China trade war could affect Australian wheat growers, according to the latest analysis. Rabobank analyst Cheryl Kalisch Gordon said there was likely to be a lot more wheat being grown internationally next year, which could eventually weigh on Australian prices. “Right now, the expectation is we’ll find […]
DAUD OLATUNJIABEOKUTA – Professor of African History and the African Diaspora, Prof. Toyin Falola has said politicians deliberately keep Nigerians hungry as a political strategy to make them easy to be manipulated during elections. Falola, while delivering a lecture titled, “Food and Us: Poverty, Politics and Politics” at the 26th Convocation Lecture of the Federal […]
Senator George Akume on Friday in Abuja said the people of Benue State were tired of misinformation about President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Akume, who represents Benue North West Senatorial District, expressed the view when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa. He accused […]
Atiku’s multi-billion-dollar companies cut across sectors such as Agriculture, Logistics, Education, Food and Beverages and Media. His first tentative step in the world of business happened during his days at the Nigeria Customs Service as an officer. Atiku promises to create three million jobs every year if he is elected as president of Nigeria. […]