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Cows produce more than 4% of the global greenhouse gas emissions by releasing methane gas, which is more than twice as much emission as all the world’s airplanes Volta Factory 01 is a modular, land based production system for the feed supplement. (Image source: AFRY) Backed by more than six years of research from international […]
[ad_1] The National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), on Sunday, in Abuja, appealed to the Federal Government to extend its intervention programmes to the fisheries sub-sector, to boost fish production in the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the association, Chief Chidike Ukoh, who made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of […]
[ad_1] Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned African countries not to allow agric-business and manufacturing sectors to degenerate in the face of COVID-19 pandemic. He observed that the two sectors were important areas which by and large have not been severely impacted upon by the disease. This was contained in this week’s issue […]
[ad_1] By Charly Agwam – Bauchi The Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu has reacted to the current herders/farmers crisis in the nation, declaring that it is only divine intervention that can save the country from an impending danger. The Emir who was speaking in his Palace on Saturday called on Nigerians irrespective of […]
[ad_1] Meru Musa, 35, and mother-of-six, cultivates rice in the Federal Capital Territory. Meru Musa, 35, and mother-of-six, cultivates rice in the Federal Capital Territory. In this 14th episode of the series Women in Agriculture, she shares her experience with PREMIUM TIMES. PT: Can you tell us how long you have been cultivating? Ms Musa: […]
[ad_1] Chief Kamorudeen Okikiola is the President-General of Agbekoya Farmers Association. In this interview, he opines that marauding herdsmen perpetuating crime in the South-West have godfathers, who purchase arms and ammunition for them. He also states that his group will wade off every expansionist tendency of the killer herdsmen. He speaks on other burning issues […]
[ad_1] Dr. Joel Akinfasoye, an agronomist at the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, says that the cultivation of `Ewedu’ (Corchorus Oletorious), especially, during dry season is a highly profitable venture. Akinfasoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ibadan that farmers should engage in the cultivation of `Ewedu’ because of its […]
[ad_1] Kaduna State Government has donated bio-security equipment to poultry associations in the state to prevent the spread of the bird flu, also called Avian Influenza (AI), in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the equipment donated to the farmers included motorized sprayers, disinfectants and rain booths. The items […]
[ad_1] LAGOS – Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have expressed their delight as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently got an approval from the Federal Government to inject N50 billion into the exchange to mop up produce from farmers and aggregators, and sell through an application, in the format of the normal stock exchange. […]
[ad_1] Across Nigeria, food production is low and post-harvest losses are high, primarily due to a lack of value addition and best post-harvest handling practices. However, given the diverse potentials of Nigerian agriculture, there is no doubt that the Nation has the right resources and comparative advantage to scale-up production and move away from primary […]
[ad_1] The outbreak occurred in two backyard poultry farms of multiple species, ostriches, geese, turkeys, layers, and peacocks in Kano state. Avian Influenza, a highly contagious viral infection of birds, has resurfaced in Nigeria, the Director of Veterinary and Pest Control Services in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Olaniran Alabi, has […]
Kemin Industries, a specialist ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, has recently launched KemTRACE Chromium-OR – an organic-compliant chromium propionate feed ingredient for use in swine, cattle, and broiler diets OMRI determined that KemTRACE Chromium-OR is permitted for […]
Agri-tech company Poultry Sense and specific microbial solutions company Lallemand Animal Nutrition have joined forces to improve the reliability and credibility of data gained from commercial farm trials The technology will provide insight when introducing or changing products. (Image source: rihaij/Pixabay) Barry Thorp, veterinary adviser at Poultry Sense, said, “This trial will see us install […]
Tata International Africa’s Ghana operation has been awarded John Deere Africa’s prestigious 2020 Dealer of the Year Award for the category of dealers outside the SADC region Jaco Beyers, managing director, John Deere Africa Middle East with Len Brand, CEO, Tata International Africa, who accepted the award on behalf of Tata Ghana. (Image source: Tata […]
[ad_1] Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said, yesterday, that the position of the president on the farmers and herders clash, and the recent killings in the country, is that anybody bearing arms unlawfully must be arrested and prosecuted. Adesina said this, while responding to a question on farmers […]