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NASFAT members undergo agric business training |

One thousand members of the Nasrul-Lahil-il-Fath Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) are currently undergoing trainings on agric business, to add their quota to food production in the country. The society has also registered a cooperative society known as Green Migration Agric Cooperative Society, which subscribs to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) Anchor Borrowers’ programme designed […]

Our goal is feeding Nigerian with local fish, says NIOMR trainees

Some participants in a two-week capacity-building course for unemployed graduates and women in Lagos have said their goals include feeding Nigerians with nutritious fish, export processed products, create jobs by employing farm hands, self-empowerment … The post Our goal is feeding Nigerian with local fish, says NIOMR trainees appeared first on – Nigeria and World […]

Association tasks FG on increased funding for agriculture

  Trade By Franca Ofili The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANT) on Monday called on the Federal Government to increase funding and  monitoring mechanisms  of agricultural policies to create the much-needed impact on the populace. Mr Ken Ukaoha, president of the association said this at the joint sector review of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme […]

‘Food security is impossible without viable seeds, adequate funding’ |

Philips Ojo Dr. Philips Ojo is the Director- General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC). During the just concluded AgraInnovate’s exhibition in Lagos, he spoke with Head, Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, on the importance of seeds to food security, the menace of seed adulteration and efforts of the council to rid the farming space […]

Taking steps to prevent bird flu outbreak on poultry farms

The dry season is here again. Outbreaks of avian influenza, popularly called bird flu, always trail the outset of the season. Annually, the deadly strain of the virus, H5N1, has repeatedly re-emerges in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. It is safer, more economically better and more desirable to take precautions to prevent the outbreak of […]

NCAM seeks women empowerment in agribusiness

The Executive Director of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, Dr Yomi Kasali, has advocated more empowerment of women population in the agricultural the sector.  The post NCAM seeks women empowerment in agribusiness appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source link

Online platform to bridge in livestock marketing gap |

An online platform called Livestock247 has said its goals are to bridge the gap in the trading of the livestock and mitigate the spread of animal diseases to humans. The aim of the new online space, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr. Ibrahim Maigari, is to infuse technology into the livestock […]

Good roads great for Agriculture, Commerce – Agric Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria, Mr, Audu Ogbeh says good access roads in the country can boost agricultural production, open up business opportunities and further unite the Country. Mr. Ogbeh stated this in an interview with Journalist in Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue state after an inspection of Federal roads […]

Edo Govt Relaunches Monthly Farmers’ Market

… as shoppers get 20% discount on prices of commodities   In a renewed effort to ensure market linkage for farmers in rural communities, the Edo State Government has reopened the monthly market with a charge to women to add value to their farm produce so they can command higher prices.   Commissioner for Women […]

We must get rid of sniper beans – Agropreneur

Mr Shitu Kabir, the National President, Cowpea and Beans Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, says all hands must… The post We must get rid of sniper beans – Agropreneur appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source link

Buhari lauds Nigerians over ‘$21bn’ savings on food import

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigerians for curbing excessive taste for foreign products, which he said has positioned the country for food self-sufficiency and resulted into savings of over $21 billion. The president said the savings will be deployed to other critical areas like infrastructure, education, health care, and many others. Mr Buhari was reacting […]

FG to begin cattle ranching soon, says Agric Minister |

Audu Ogbeh, Nigeria’s minister of agriculture SOURCE:TWITTER.COM/AUDUOGBEH The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said the Federal Government will soon begin cattle ranching in the country to stop cattle and herdsmen from roaming. Ogbeh made the disclosure on Monday during his official visit to a beans market located at Auta Ballefi, […]

FG to address unemployment, others with N25bn agribusiness loans

As part of efforts to curb unemployment, hunger, poverty and youth restiveness in the country, the federal government has concluded plans to disburse N25billion to Nigerians under the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) agribusiness loans scheme. The Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko stated this […]