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[ad_1] This year’s flood is the worst in the history of the state since 1988. The floods that have affected various Jigawa communities in the past few months have caused at least 40 deaths, officials have said. The floods are also the worst in the state since 1988, residents and state officials told PREMIUM TIMES, […]
Staffordshire agricultural incinerator manufacturer Addfield Environmental Systems has introduced a highly flexible solution for large broiler houses and poultry farms with the release and installation of the first A50L in the UK Leedsway Farms A50L Poultry Incinerator. (Image source: Addfield Environmental Systems) The manufacturer said that the A50L had taken agricultural incineration to new levels […]
[ad_1] Umuahia- Fifteen thousand Abia rice farmers are currently being trained by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in its efforts to boost the cultivation and production of rice and discourage its importation into the country. The Programme of the Agricultural Development (ADP), Chief Israel Amanze who dropped the hint when two Christian groups of […]
Scientists have revealed a new set of detailed genetic markers and information for African cattle that provide heat and drought tolerance, control of inflammation and tick infestation, and resistance to devastating livestock diseases such as trypanosomiasis Zebu offered traits that would allow livestock to survive in hot, dry climates typical of the Horn of Africa. […]
Research-driven LED manufacturer Valoya has launched two new RX500 and RX600 models of its RX-Series of Greenhouse LEDs RX500 and RX600 typically last 50,000 hours. (Image source: Valoya) The models are higher power, higher efficiency versions of the existing RX400 and can be used as true one-to-one HPS replacements. RX500 and RX600 produce a uniform […]
[ad_1] …Call On FGN, State Govt. To Forestall Clashes Abakaliki- Hundreds of women from four communities of Nkpoghoro, Ugwuegu, Ohaisu and Itim in Afikpo North L.G.A have taken to the streets of Afikpo town in Ebonyi state protesting destruction of their farm produce by herdsmen. They chanted songs, carried sticks in their hands, called on […]
The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) announced a US$59.9mn investment to fund the second phase of the Commodity Value Chain Development Support Project (PADFA II), which will ensure the availability of quality climate-resilient seeds and other inputs, modernisation of irrigation infrastructure, minimise post-harvest losses as well empower women and youth PADFA II will work with […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Crédit Agricole du Maroc (CAM) have signed a US$233mn loan agreement to boost support for Moroccan agricultural and bio-economic businesses with a particular focus on sustainable development This funding is part of the European Union’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. (Image source: Tomas Anunziata/Pexels) The grant was signed in […]
[ad_1] Cocoa and palm oil, among others, were the bedrock of the country’s economy before the Oloibiri oil rig became a metaphor for complacency and mono-cultural economy 60 years after independence. However, the government has been advised to restore farmers’ productivity, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) and […]
[ad_1] • Urges Nigerians to support local food production • Don calls for more conducive environment The Federal Government has itemised reasons agricultural agenda of the government has been successful and transformational since 2015, urging that increase in food prices is temporary as efforts would soon yield positive results. This was contained in a statement […]
[ad_1] Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor. The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for empowering smallholder farmers under the Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP). The newly-elected President of the association, Mr Joe Onyiuke made the commendation during a stakeholders’ forum on investment and funding […]
[ad_1] As part of moves to permanently flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, health experts have cautioned Nigerians on the consumption of imported frozen foods for now. The warning is coming on the heels of a circular issued by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), recently, on a planned importation or smuggling […]
[ad_1] The Oyo State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed concern that the ban on forex for the importation of maize would lead to maize glut. The Chairman, who doubles as the Assistant National Secretary of the association, Engr. John Olateru, who disclosed this in Ibadan, said farmers of other commodities would migrate to […]
[ad_1] Despite the country’s array of fertile land, billions of naira are spent yearly on food importation, due to failure to utilise its abundant inherent resources. The Executive Director, National Center for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Dr. Muideen Kasali, who disclosed this during the Field Day and Interactive Session organised by NCAM for stakeholders in the […]
[ad_1] “Our farmers can now be able to identify the different cassava varieties.” The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday evening approved new names for 10 improved cassava varieties, as part of efforts to brand the root crop for easy identification, cultivation and marketing of cassava stems. The branded varieties comprise six released varieties and […]