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A major rice dealer in Umuahia, Chief Anthony Ndubuka, has expressed optimism that the price of rice would soon fall in Nigeria. Ndubuka expressed the optimism in Umuahia on Thursday while speaking on the high price of the grains in the country. He said that the grains would become affordable as soon as farmers began […]
An agricultural policy research journal has been launched in Abuja. It was launched by Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet), with support from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The launch of Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Journal (NAPReJ) coincided with this year’s APRNet National Stakeholder’s Forum with the theme: “Making Agricultural Research Work for End […]
The vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has emphasised the need to breed successor farmers by attracting young people through adequate finance. According to Leadership, the chief consultant/chief executive officer, Proedge Limited, a corporate communication outfit, Tajudeen Kareem, the vice president identified funding as critical to improving agricultural production. He said that Osinbajo disclosed the readiness […]
Dangote Flour Mills has returned to profitability, as the repositioning strategies put in place after its re-acquisition from Tiger Brands by Dangote Industries Limited have started to yield fruit, writes Goddy Egene One the factors that have endeared the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote to invest in the nation’s capital was his decision […]
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched the agricultural sector roadmap, known as The Green Alternative, for promotion of agriculture from 2016-2020. The presentation was made by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who said government would deploy 100,000 agric extension workers to assist farmers implement the policy. Osinbajo maintained that the move to diversify the economy […]
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday restated its commitment to harness public and private investment through private sector partnership to facilitate food security in the state. This government made the assertion in a statement by the Assistant Director of Public Relations, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Tunbosun Ogunbanwo. The statement said the Special Adviser […]
The Kebbi Government has promised to collaborate with Niger and Benin republics to promote agricultural, economic, cultural and political relationship. Gov. Atiku Bagudu made the pledge on Monday in Birnin Kebbi when he received a delegation of farmers, traders and livestock breeders from Dosso state in Niger republic. The delegation, led by Isah Ibrahim, was […]
Delta State Agriculture Opportunities, The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Delta State is charged with the responsibility of managing and promoting agricultural and related natural resources to achieve effective production of food and raw materials to develop the industrial sector and export market with the effect of enhancing farm income and reducing poverty. […]