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Al Dahra, a UAE-based international conglomerate, specialising in the agribusiness, has signed an agreement to acquire acquiring the assets of PKB Korporacija and its subsidiaries in Serbia for Euro 150 million ($172 million), through an asset sale model transaction. The acquisition is being undertaken as a result of Serbia’s objective to privatise PKB Korporacija, and […]
Insurance Plc, on Wednesday launched its new product aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector. Mr Edwin Igbiti, managing director of AIICO, said at the launch of AIICO Agriculture Insurance in Lagos that this would contribute to the growth of agricultural production, economic development and employment in the country. File: farmers Igbiti said the move was […]
On Thursday, Oyo Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi reaffirmed the importance of agriculture in state-building, stating that he has the ability to ensure food security and provide jobs. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the first Summit and Oyo State Agriculture Exhibition with the theme: “Transforming the Agriculture and Agri-Union Industry of the State of Oyo: […]
The non-governmental organization Synergos Nigeria has launched a pilot program for the integration of farming and pastoral communities in parts of Kaduna, Benue and Kogi.Victoria Fajamillin, Policy Advisor, Synergos Institute, Abuja, reported to the Nigeria News Agency during a workshop organized to develop an action plan for a pilot program in Kaduna.Fajemillin said that integrated […]
Feed the Future The Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project, run by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), targets five million farmers, said group leader Dr. Osagi Aimiwu. He said this at a meeting with project stakeholders at the National Agency for Agricultural Research and Communications (NAERLS) in Zariya, Kaduna. The project covers the cities […]
While the new U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal brought some signs of relief to American farmers, most of the heartland economy is still suffering from the blow of Donald Trump’s trade war with China. Take for instance April Hemmes, who grows soybeans and corn on 1,000 acres in Iowa. She locked in prices for half of her […]
AUSTRALIAN barley’s dominant position in the Chinese market is set to continue and Australia’s substantial share of the Chinese wheat market also remains strong, although facing competition from North American suppliers. That was the message COFCO International Australia chief executive officer, Yebin “Bruce” Li, presented to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) forum in […]
In an effort to achieve food security in the state of Kogi, Synergos Nigeria, with the support of the State Partnership for Agriculture (SPA), has launched a new state investment plan (AIP) for the state. The head of agriculture, Technoserve Nigeria, Dr. Abdulrahman Danbaba, spoke about this at a meeting on the topic “AIP and […]
Global growth forecast fell for the first time since July 2016 Same week the World Bank lowered its economic growth Prospects for Nigeria, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) followed this, justifying expectations for growth in Africa’s largest economy to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent in April last year. In North Nigeria, herder farmers clashed, disrupting […]
Bola Tinubu Afenifere spokesperson Yinka Odumakin again attacked the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaja Bol Ahmed Tinubu. Odyumakin on Wednesday condemned the assumption of the governor of the state of Lagos that the federal government should take the unoccupied land in Nigeria and turn them into pastures as a solution to […]
Palm oil producers have asked the government to reconsider and review the imposition of a 5% sales tax on fresh fruit bunches (FFB) for the palm oil industry as they are already paying several other types of taxes. The producers, through the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) highlighted in a statement that the industry is […]
Mike Ebo and Gabriel EvepaABUJA – The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, a Memorandum of Understanding, with a civil society organization, the Association of Agricultural Alumni of Nigeria, AGAN, for the creation of $ 4.95 million. US, about 1.1 billion dollars. US Agriculture and Waste Management, AWARE, Women and Youth Empowerment Project […]
FIFTEEN crops that are immune to maize diseases were produced by an agricultural research center in Naivasha, Kenya. The MLND Research Center, which was established by the International Center for the Advancement of Corn and Wheat in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), approved resistant genes up to 30 varieties adapted […]
Tinubu The national leader of the Progressive Congress (BTR), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, criticized the representative of Afenifer, Inka Odumakin, for criticizing his statement on pastures. Odumakin condemned the proposal of the governor of the state of Lagos that the federal government should take the unoccupied land in the country and turn them into pastures as […]
On October 18, Egypt purchased 180 KMT of milling wheat from Russia to be delivered on December 1–10, 2018 at an average price of USD 253.24/MT C&F. The price in the previous tender equaled USD 244.32/MT C&F, reports UkrAgroConsult. The purchase included the following: Quantity, KMT Origin Shipper FOB ($) Freight ($) C&F ($) […]