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Despite the challenges facing the livestock and poultry industries as a result of high cost of feeds and others, the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, has said poultry production has always been profitably sustainable and will always do if adequate training is given to farmers, capable of lifting the economy out […]
Traditionally, people with special needs were seen almost same as street beggars. Though different approaches to end street begging have been adopted and implemented, yet the phenomenon seems to have persisted. However, in recent times, a new approach to tackle the issue was introduced by Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) through Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension […]
Chi Farms Limited, a leading company in the poultry, cattle, catfish, feed milling and food processing business in Nigeria and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to empower small holder farmers in Nigeria and boost food security. Under the partnership, over 6,000 soy and maize farmers will be trained to meet […]
How to improve rice production, among others, topped discussions at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) rice value forum held in Minna, the Niger State capital. DANIEL ESSIET reports. How to enhance rice production dominated discussions at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) forum held in Minna, the Niger State capital. Held under UNDP’s Agribusiness […]
Wheat, a highly versatile crop, is used in making foods like bread, biscuits, cookies, cakes, spaghetti, and noodles. It is also used for making local foods like ‘Tuwo’, ‘Alkaki’, ‘Fura’, ‘Algaragis’, ‘Alkubus’, ‘Taliya’ ‘Gurasa’ ‘Danwake’ among others. Experts say wheat requires well drained soil and does not tolerate salinity and acidity of soil. Professor I.U. […]
By Adeyemi Bamidele Ezekiel KADUNA- The Federal government recently re-echoed its commitment towards transforming university graduates into agribusiness entrepreneurs through its Youth Employment in Agriculture Programme (YEAP). Reading the opening speech of the Minister for Agriculture, at the just concluded Ecowas Agriculture, Agro-Allied & Technology Exhibition in Kaduna State, Mr Aderemi O. Abioye, stated how […]
Ondo Hosts Maiden Cocoa Industry, Investment Conference Ondo State government has concluded the maiden Akure Commodity Exchange, initiated by the state Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko to help farmers midwife their sale internationally. The 1st International Cocoa Industry and Investment Conference, held from Tuesday, November 1 to Thursday November 3, 2016, was facilitated by government in […]
An enhanced system of farming known as Hydropolics technology will by this weekend be taught FCT residents through which they can make millions of naira monthly via harvests that are four times of more value than what is produced through the normal agricultural process. This will happen at a one-day intensive training organised by BIC […]
The future of Nigeria lies in developing enterprises in the form. Growing the agricultural sector can rapidly increase industrialisation that can simultaneously create jobs and wealth. A report released recently by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) indicated that countries which paid intense attention to farmers and food production in the past […]
The Federal Government has commenced training 120 Nigerians across the 36 states on the fabrication of agro-processing machines, to serve as a catalyst for agricultural revolution in the country. The scheme, rolled out through the Federal ministry of Agriculture, is aimed at spreading the skill so acquired and imparting same to other interested Nigerians. Yesterday, […]
Against the backdrop of economic diversification, the Kano State government has entered into talks with a United Kingdom based cotton processing company. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, assured that the state is making every move to improve cotton production in the state. “We are aiming […]
As part of activities to launch the much mentioned Akure Commodity Exchange initiated, by the Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, to help Ondo farmers midwife their sale internationally, the stage is set for the hosting of the 1st International Cocoa Industry and Investment Conference. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, […]
From November 9 to 11, 2016, HarvestPlus, would be bringing together heavyweights in the industrial sector, food processors and farmers for the second edition of the annual Nutritious Food Fair (NFF), taking place at TINAPA and the Calabar International Convention Center (CICC), Cross River State. The Country Manager of HarvestPlus Nigeria, Paul Ilona, who announced […]
The Stanbic IBTC Business Leadership Series 2016, titled; “Gem in the Field”, took place on Thursday, 20th, October 2016, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday has restated the need for nation’s leaders to evolve new methods and strategies to sustainably address the negative impact of climate change on food security. The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr. Tunji Bello at the 2016 World Food Day celebrations […]