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[ad_1] Tunde Amole, the country director of International Livestock Research Institute, believes Nigeria could achieve food security if it has all the data of who is doing what in the agricultural value chain and if the food safety bill which has been on the floor of the National Assembly since 2016 had been passed. In […]
[ad_1] Recently, the price volatility of Crude Oil in the international market began a steep downward slide causing apprehensions on Nigeria’s fragile economy. In this interview, Taiwo Adewole, General Manager Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) Plc, tells GBENGA AKINFENWA that development makes it imperative for the country to make agriculture the mainstay of her economy. […]
[ad_1] As the lockdown occasioned by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic grounds commercial, human and vehicular activities in some parts of the country, hunger has begun to stare Nigerians in the face as prices of foodstuffs and other agro commodities increase at an alarming rate. Currently, the restrictions have negatively impacted the food supply […]
[ad_1] To cushion the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic, Animal Care Services Konsult has donated 2,000 freshly dressed chickens; 19,200 eggs (160 cartons); 1,200 bottles of family size 3 litre bottles; and 20,000 bottles of 60cl Funtuna water to Lagos and Ogun State Governments, for distribution to the needy, and those risking their lives daily […]
[ad_1] The monarch made the call at the closing ceremony of the 15th International Research and Development Conference of Children and Youth in Agriculture programme in Nigeria (CYIAP Network), held at the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. Oba Ogunoye lauded the organisers and management of the college for targeting youths and children in a […]
[ad_1] Since plastic is non-biodegradable, recycling it is a part of global efforts to reduce plastic in the waste stream, especially as it has been estimated that approximate eight million metric tons of waste plastic enter the ocean every year. Plastic recycling includes melting down plastic water/soft drink containers and then casting them into plastic chairs, tables, polyethylene films, […]
[ad_1] Maize and Soya Beans farmers in Ekiti State will benefit from a support fund of N3.5 billion in the current planting season. This was disclosed in Ado Ekiti by the Managing Director of a Netherland-based firm,Terra Agricultural Support Company, Mr Reye Haveman, at a meeting with representatives of the state government. The government representatives […]
[ad_1] The Ogun State Government says it is targeting over 50,000 people, mostly youths to benefit from various agricultural projects in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina, made the disclosure during the flag off of the second phase of state’s broiler project at Eweje Farm Settlement in Odeda. Odedina added that […]
[ad_1] The Central Bank of Nigeria has placed order for the Cross River Rice Seeds and Seedlings multiplication Factory to supply N8.5 Billion worth of vitaminsed rice seedlings to them. Governor Ben Ayade disclosed this at the factory, saying the order from the apex bank is for onward delivery to the states. The governor lamented […]
[ad_1] This was as it says it has lost over 200 cattles to the tune of over N5 million. The National Auditor of the Union, Mustapha Aliyu who made this known to newsmen in Kano State at the weekend, said it members were stranded by the order which shut down their market, Trans Amadi Slaughter […]
[ad_1] A farmers’ leader in Rivers has pleaded with the Federal Government to subsidise fertilisers and other agro inputs to enhance agricultural activities in the 2020 farming season. Mr Godwin Akandu, the President, Etche Farmers’ Cooperative Union said subsidising fertilisers and other inputs would enhance productivities during this year’s farming season. Akandu told the News Agency […]
[ad_1] Three persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen in Arimogija community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to The Nation, some residents were said to have fled for fear of further attacks. The residents said the three persons were killed in their farms during the week. They also alleged that they […]
[ad_1] Preserving fried rice for a long time is an issue that most people face after the preparation. The rice spoils easily due to the fruits in it. Food and lifestyle vlogger Sisiyemmie is sharing some tips, individuals can apply to cooking the yummy fried rice and how to avoid it from getting spoilt. ”If […]
[ad_1] Farmers under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, counted losses over federal and state governments’ lockdown order on containing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, COVID-19. This was disclosed by the Vice President, AFAN, Daniel Okafor, in a chat with Vanguard, which Okafor also expressed worry over the plight of […]
[ad_1] Indications have emerged that the Federal Government has not released the 20 strategic national grain reserves that were leased to private sector operators over one year after they paid for the lease. It will be recalled that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the lease of 20 of the 33 silos at the cost […]