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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
The overall production of cereals for 2018 is estimated to be approx. 1.8 million tonnes, down from 2.3 million tonnes in 2017, according to latest figures from Teagasc. This 500,000 tonne reduction from 2017 is significantly below the 5 year rolling average of 2.3 million tonnes. It is the smallest recorded harvest since 1995. The […]
Talks to allow Argentine soymeal livestock feed to enter China are progressing at a slower-than-hoped pace amid bureaucratic issues, including Chinese demands to inspect local crushing plants, the head of Argentina’s soy industry chamber said. Luis Zubizarreta, president of Argentina’s ACSOJA soy industry chamber that represents farmers, exporters and seed companies, said the country was […]
Nigerian processed fish has been denied access to the United States of America’s market since February this year, the Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN) has said. National President of CAFFAN, Mr Oloye O. Rotimi, said this while speaking with Daily Trust shortly after the inauguration of the newly elected executive of […]
EXPORT growth for Western Australia’s oat industry continues to hold steady at five to 10 per cent per annum, according to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) Oat Council. Oat Council chair and Narrogin oat grower, Ash Wiese, said for traditional oat growers, 10pc growth in demand per year was a good signal, […]
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 […]
Bambara groundnut or Bambara nut, known in Hausa as “gurjiya”, and botanically as vigna subterranean, is widely grown in northern Nigeria. Like groundnut, it is a seasonal legume (pea family) grown during the rainy season. In most places where it is grown, the crop is planted alone in soft, sandy soil as main crop or […]
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 seed company producing different improved varieties of maize at the Gurara Irrigation site, AgriSeed Co Nigeria Ltd (ASCN) said the varieties of maize they grow at the site are three-way hybrids seeds. Dr Tunde Faturoti, the Managing Director of the company, who spoke to Daily Trust via email said the company produces certified hybrids, adding […]
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 […]