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The Rotimi Akeredolu led administration of Ondo state has been receiving showers of praises for their significant contribution to the development of agriculture, which is currently a plus to both human capital and general development of the state. The Campaign Concourse disclosed that agriculture has been a focal point for the present Ondo state leadership, […]
In its quest to promote the nation’s agricultural dream, Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) disclosed that the country is in dere need of mechanisation requirements to boost food sufficiency. National Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Danladi Garba said in an interview that the country needs between 70,000 and 100,000 functional tractors […]
Organic research: As NSPRI responds to calls for integrated pest management Beans, maize, dried peppers, gingers and different agro grains being contaminated and rejected within the markets allover the world can now be easier and well preserved. The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Kwara State, has recorded a landmark breakthrough in post-harvest care […]
Dr Babajide Adelekan, Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State, speaks with FEMI IBIROGBA on the state of the economy, investment and youth involvement in agriculture, and diversification of the economy, among other issues. Is agriculture a potential tool to combat poverty in Nigeria? It has been trending recently that 87 million […]
Footprint to Africa Limited and Sinachi Farms Limited are Investment Bridge and food oriented companies promoting intra-African and foreign investments in Africa. Chairman of the Organisations, Osita Oparaugo, in this interview discussed need for Africa, especially Nigeria to move away from exporting raw materials to export of processed goods. KINGSLEY JEREMIAH reports. Africa imports a […]
Mr Sani Bello, owner of Neem Agro Nigeria Limited, has been working on neem for more than 15 years. An electrical engineer by training, Bello in this interview, shares with us the benefits and prospects of neem production. Tell us briefly what you do at Neem Agro Nigeria Limited? I was able to formulate a […]
How Nigeria Can Develop Rice Varieties As Response To Large Methane Emission, A recent report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and Food and Agricultural Organisation, (FAO) says that Green House Gas released by rice farms alongside other agricultural practices are major environmental polluters. In this piece, CHIKA IZUORA dissects experts’ opinions on a way out, […]
Simon Udie, a renowned Security Consultant, sees herdsmen’s killing of farmers as a grand design to stop food production in some parts of the country. He spoke with our man, CELESTINE AMOKE. (Herdsmen Attacks Farmers) Excerpts: As a security expert, could you please take an overview of the current situation in the country? Yes, we […]
Nnimmo Bassey, an environmental activist, is the Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). He spoke with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE on the uncontrolled killings by the Fulani herdsmen in some parts of the country, and its foreseeable implication to food security, among other issues. Excerpts: (Farmers Cattle Colonies) The ongoing killings of farmers by […]
Cotton Farming: Dr. Hussaini Doko Ibrahim is the director-general and chief executive officer of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). In this interview, he spoke on the Federal Government’s efforts to bring back the glory of textile industry in Nigeria.
‘How I Become Oil Palm Seedling Breeder ’, Comrade Paul I. Anza is an oil palm farmer/breeder based in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, also into breeding of coconut and oranges among others. He spoke with Daily Trust on the high yielding varieties he breeds in his farm. Excerpts: For how long have you been into breeding? […]
National President, Maize Association of Nigeria, Pastor O. A. Adenola and the Natural Treasurer of the association, Dr Abiola Job, were at the Tribune House, last week. In this interview with ‘LAOLU AFOLABI, the national president spoke on the challenges facing maize farmers, especially the rumoured importation of maize into the country. Excerpts: How have […]
Mama Maria, as she is popularly known, engages in processing cassava into ‘Garri’ at Gwazunu, a community near Suleja in Niger State. In this interview with Daily Trust, she discusses why women should not be idle but start a business however little the capital. Excerpts: How long have you been into cassava processing and with […]
‘Why I’m Passionate About Agripreneur with your first and second degrees in religion, what informed your motivated you to venture into agribusiness? Well, I must note that the purpose of education is to equip you, challenge the status quo and not to get stuck with your field of study. Since I left university in 2010, […]
Dr. Ibrahim Hussaini Doko is the Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). In this interview, he explained why his organisation is promoting the production of safflower, a highly thistle-like annual plant commercially cultivated for domestic and industrial use. Before we talk about safflower, which your organisation seeks to promote, how would […]