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An ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries is growing its presence in the global vaccine market by becoming majority shareholder of Middle East for Vaccines (MEVAC), an animal vaccine manufacturer based in Cairo, Egypt, and a shareholder in MEVAC’s sister company, UVAC, to further expand Kemin’s portfolio in the global animal vaccine market As part of its […]
Nestlé, IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative, and TechnoServe announced today the launch of the Developing Inclusive Grain Value Chains project. The initiative will help 5,000 smallholder farmers earn better livelihoods by supplying high-quality maize, soybeans, millet, and sorghum to Nestlé. The seven-month project will enable more inclusive and transparent sourcing of maize, soybeans, millet, and […]
[ad_1] As wet season farming is around the corner, farmers under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, on Monday, expressed worry over high prices of fertilizers and availability. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, while acknowledging availability and price of the commodity in […]
The agricultural industry moves fast and it is constantly evolving For agricultural trailers, BKT has developed V-FLEXA, a Flotation tyre that makes operations in the field more sustainable. (Image source: BKT) Increasing productivity and raising efficiency are two of the main factors which determine current trends. Looking at agricultural mechanisation, this orientation means developing increasingly […]
[ad_1] Silo developed by FIIRO To avoid the frustration of scientists and technologists working on agricultural research and development in Nigeria, the government has been urged to deepen town-and-gown relationship through public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives in the efforts to encourage the adoption and commercialisation of various technologies that are capable of turning agriculture around and […]
[ad_1] • Enugu senator trains constituents in fish, snail farming A lawmaker, Kolawole Lawal Mobolorunduro, representing Egbado South/Ipokia Federal Constituency in Ogun State, has empowered no fewer than 80 youths and women in Ipokia/Owode axis with agricultural inputs. This was done in a startup training course in collaboration with National Biotechnology Development Agency on fish, […]
[ad_1] Food<br /> The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks the approval of the establishment of a National Agricultural Development Fund. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, which was read on the floor of the red chamber by Chairman of the committee, […]
[ad_1] [FILES] A flooded farm land. The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has warned that unless immediate actions are taken by states and all stakeholders to forestall the devastating impacts of floods as the rainy season begins, there will be losses of food, lives, and properties. The Director-General of the agency, Clement Nze, made this […]
[ad_1] The National Agricultural Land Development Agency (NALDA) has flagged off dry season farming in five states of the federation, which are Niger, Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe and Taraba states. Flagging off the programme in Niger State, the Executive Secretary of NALDA, Paul Ikonne, disclosed that their aim was to support the government food security plans […]
[ad_1] Eheduru-Onyejekwe, the co-owner of Mozani farms, also speaks about the challenge posed by herders. Ivy Eheduru-Onyejekwe, the co-owner of Mozani farms, is into crops, livestock farming, and agribusiness across Nigeria. She owns Grandja Enterprise, an agribusiness that converts agricultural products for farmers. She doubles as an accountant. In this 20th episode of our series, […]
[ad_1] National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has insisted that martial security measures alone will not solve the insecurity problem in the country, stressing that economic problems require economic solutions. His words: “Problems that are essentially of an economic origin must also have an […]
[ad_1] The reformation of the agriculture sector is not limited to staple crops as livestock farmers and meat dealers in Nigeria are set to smile as meat processing becomes the next development target for investors. With a population of over 200 million people and a growth rate of 3-4 per cent, there is definitely a […]
[ad_1] LAGOS – Farmers in Lagos state who are beneficiaries of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project, have expressed delight on the project, stating that it has been a blessing to their lives and businesses since inception. APPEALS Project, a six-year project, which is expected to run between 2017 and 2023, […]
[ad_1] Mr Buhari says the revolution of rice production across the country is the product of his administration’s clear-sighted policy on agriculture. President Muhammadu Buhari has described the revolution in rice production across the country as a product of his administration’s policy and the diligent execution of it by institutions of state such as the […]
[ad_1] Fertilizer producers say from three blending plants operating at 40 per cent capacity in 2016, Nigeria today has 44 fertilizer blending plants most of which are operating at full capacity. President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said a new basic chemicals platform worth $1.3billion that will produce ammonia and fertilizers in Nigeria will be […]