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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said that access to finance was one of the most critical factor to the growth of the agriculture sector Nigeria. Fayemi said this at the opening of the two-day Agra Innovate West Africa Exhibition and Conference at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. “Of all the factors […]
Tayo Adewunmi, the National Project Coordinator of Fadama III, Additional Financing (AF), has appealed to Adamawa government to pay its outstanding counterpart contribution to the Fadama projects in the state or risk losing the support of the world bank. Adewumi expressed disappointment that till date, the state government had not paid the counterpart fund. “The […]
Broilers Chicken production is a serious business in Nigeria and all over the world. More people are becoming conscious of the need to consume lean rather than red meat for health reasons, and it is projected that the consumption will increase as the world population moves upward. The annual consumption of chickens in Nigeria is […]
[FIL PHOTO] Community Meeting : FADAMA III AF II distribution of farm inputs The Federal Government, through the Fadama Additional Financing (AF) II, has commenced a review of the food security and livelihood support project activities of the six north-east states of Nigeria ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency. The Federal Government had, in 2016, […]
Niger procures N1.243b worth of fertilizer for farmers in two years We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Source link
Plant nourished by NPK Fertiliser The Federal Government has disclosed plans to restrict importation of NPK fertiliser so as to encourage local blending plants to grow. The Director, Department of Farm Support, Mr Jarrod Ohaire, gave the indication in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting over regulations implementation of the fertiliser control, noting that although there had […]
One of the rural roads in Abia State Head, Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA; LAWRENCE NJOKU (Enugu) and AHMADU IDRIS (Birnin-Kebbi) write on the state of rural infrastructure, the government policy on gap closing and lack of political willpower to really diversify the economy. The Agricultural Promotion Policy (2016-2020) of the Mohammadu Buhari-led administration, especially on gaps closing […]
CARA Development Foundation The small-scale farmers have been advised not to give in to politicians’ empty promises, but to cast their votes based on issues in the forthcoming elections. Teaching some members of farmers’ cooperatives at the weekend in Owerri and Asaba, the Executive Director of CARA Development Foundation, Mrs Nnennaya Emeremadu, admonished the farmers […]
Malam Haruna Dukku, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this on Saturday at a press briefing in Minna. The Niger State Government is making arrangements with private partners to invest in its Bida and Badeggi rice mills toward boosting rice production in the state.Malam Haruna Dukku, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and […]
In this interview with CHIKA IZUORA, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and chief executive officer and founder of LOOP-CORE, Mr. Chigozie Obi says government should make more funds available for innovative research in the agriculture sector. Your company was involved in raising $25 million for agriculture project in Nigeria, how did this happen? My involvement began many […]
Oyelele Farms, one of the beneficiaries of Osun State Broiler Outgrowers Production Scheme (OBOPS). Osun State government in the last eight years has provided necessary farm inputs and infrastructure that have transformed the fortune of farmers and boost agribusinesses in the state. However, one major albatross, The Guardian learned is transporting farm produces to […]
For the livestock industry to grow and provide protein needs of Nigerians, the performance of the livestock breeds has to improve significantly. Professor Michael Ozoje said this while delivering the 58th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), titled, “Chronicles of Livestock Improvement: Excerpts From The Memoirs Of A Genetici.” […]
A renowned Agribusiness Consultant and Director of Marketing, Rome Business School, Pastor Toromade Francis, has said that sound knowledge of agribusiness is key to success in the venture. He disclosed this during the school’s postgraduate students welcome party. Pastor Francis noted that agribusinesses fail in the country because farm owners and investors focus mainly on […]
Head, Influencing and Public Engagement, OXFAM, Dr. Saratu Abiola, has condemned the lip service given to the agriculture, saying the noise made about increasing number of farmers does not tally with output. She noted that only 3.2 per cent of Nigeria’s budget was dedicated to agriculture, whereas the Malabo Treaty, which Nigeria is a […]
Nutritionist: How consumption of local rice, others can reduce risk of diabetes We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Source link