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[ad_1] The researchers say crisis in Nigeria’s Benue valley has led to deaths, loss of livelihoods, displacements and disruption of states’ economy within the area. A survey has found that more than 300,000 Nigerians have been displaced in four states in the farmers and herders crisis in the country. One of the lead researchers, Joseph […]
Agrimach Zambia Limited has been appointed as the new Case IH dealer for Zambia, providing sales and service support for a wide range of Case IH equipment and machinery Agrimach Zambia Limited has been appointed as the new Case IH dealer for Zambia. (Image source: Adobe stock) Customers throughout Zambia will benefit from purpose built […]
Data management solutions play a crucial role in the success of a poultry farm. Ahmed Khater, technical service manager, Evonik, explains Using data to achieve precision poultry farming helps in right decision making. (Image source: Evonik) Successful poultry farm management depends on farm managers and staff making the right decisions at the right time, and […]
The Roslin Institute has received strategic investment funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and it is part of the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies An US$74m investment for a new agritech hub will improve the efficiency and output of agricultural applications. (Image source: Adobe stock) An US$74m investment […]
The study led by the Roslin Institute and Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), analysed the DNA of indigenous sheep living in different parts of Ethiopia The Roslin Institute’s group sought to investigate if the environment had influenced changes in the sheep’s DNA. (Image source: Adobe stock) Rainfall may have a significant influence […]
If chick behaviour indicates that environmental conditions are not correct, adjustments to the environment must be made and behaviour re-assessed Learn how to verify if brooding conditions are correct and chicks are comfortable. (Image source: Adobe Stock) Providing chicks with the correct brooding conditions will ensure they get off to a good start. Temperature and […]
As we look to feed a growing world population, it is critical for the feed industry to find ways to increase the efficiency by which animals convert feed into protein while shortening the cycle time of production The demand for more protein doesn’t only equate to meat, as eggs are a major protein source in […]
[ad_1] Apart from the general stifling economic environment and rising cost of feed ingredients, factors that make poultry production unsustainable are thermal heat stress, Avian Influenza (bird flu) infestation and fire disasters. Hence, poultry farm owners, especially egg producers, have been advised to take proactive measures such as heat mitigation palliatives, fire and bird flu […]
[ad_1] ABUJA – The Senate on Wednesday approved the establishment of the National Agricultural Development Fund to provide finance to support strategic aspects of Nigeria’s agricultural development. This followed a clause-by-clause consideration of the report of its Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. Presenting the report before the Committee of the Whole, the Chairman […]
[ad_1] The bill will have to be approved by the House and signed by the president to become law. The Senate has approved the establishment of the National Agricultural Development Fund for the purpose of providing finance to support strategic aspects of agricultural development of Nigeria. This followed the clause by clause consideration of the […]
[ad_1] Other countries identified by the report are Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, The Sudan and Syria Arab Republic. Twenty countries contain areas that could soon experience famine in the coming months without urgent and scaled-up assistance, a report has said. The places prone to imminent and famine are Yemen, South […]
[ad_1] The Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Muhammed Nanono has commended the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for over 360 million dollars grant towards agricultural development in Nigeria. Nanono says collaboration and partnership arising from international development/donor cooperation have indeed yielded positive result in the development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The Minister was speaking on […]
[ad_1] Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday in Akure distributed agricultural inputs and machinery to over 1,000 farmers across the 18 local government areas of the state. Akeredolu distributed the items in Akure during the presentation of certificates of registration to 142 trained youths from three cooperative groups. He said the distribution was […]
[ad_1] With the bid to improve farmers’ techniques in agribusiness, especially crop farming, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, Monday, graduated 269 soil doctors and agricultural extension workers in Borno State. The Executive Director, NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, said the trainees went through two weeks of intensive training under NALDA, in collaboration with the […]
[ad_1] ABUJA – National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) in collaboration with Borno State Government, has trained and empowered about 269 soil doctors, agricultural extension service workers to carry out their field operations in the State to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security. The 269 soil doctors and agricultural extension service workers were awarded […]