Borno partners Sudan on wheat, gum Arabic production
The Borno State Government is to partner Sudan in the production of wheat, gum Arabic and livestock for exports to earn foreign exchange. The post Borno partners Sudan on wheat, gum Arabic production...
View ArticleAgricultural radio to debut in Abuja
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has concluded arrangements to commence a test-run of agricultural radio and television in Abuja before the end of the month. The post Agricultural...
View ArticleMerchant urges FG to prioritise palm oil production
The Federal Government and states have been urged to prioritise palm oil production to salvage the economy and save the country from present global economic crisis. The post Merchant urges FG to...
View Article‘How media can help tackle Nigeria’s food security’
Media practitioners have been urged to educate, inform and emphasise giant strides made in modern biotechnology in agriculture, and sensitise farmers and citizens on safety and benefits of genetically...
View Article‘Cocoa value chain revival inevitable for sustainable economic growth’
Researchers and industrialists have said efforts should be made to revive cocoa processing companies and woo more investors into the value chain to maximise benefits of cocoa production through...
View ArticleHOMEF trains 50 farmers on organic fertiliser, pesticides production
A non-governmental organisation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), on Tuesday, trained no fewer than 50 farmers on how to locally produce organic manure and pesticides with a view to boosting...
View ArticleNALDA empowers farmers, NGO reiterates commitment to food sufficiency
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has engaged 200 young farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to address unemployment and boost the economy. The post NALDA empowers...
View Article‘How entrepreneurship scheme will boost food production’
The Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) targeted at empowering graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities with...
View ArticleAPRA advocates better deal for medium scale farming in Ogun
Increased access to labour and land markets, extension services, all-weather roads, and agro-dealer services has been identified as major drivers of agricultural commercialisation in Nigeria. The post...
View ArticleTraining in cassava factory for 1,000 ex-agitators
At least, 1,000 ex-agitators and delegates of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) will commence training at the Bayelsa State Cassava Processing Factory soonest. The post Training in cassava...
View ArticleIAR Zaria assures on TELA maize
Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru, an affiliate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has refuted an allegation that the newly approved TELA maize variety was rejected in Kenya The post IAR...
View ArticleAnimal Health College boss expresses optimism over food sufficiency
If graduates of agricultural colleges, universities and associated institutions would roll up their sleeves, apply theories and techniques they have been taught The post Animal Health College boss...
View ArticlePoor protein intake to worsen malnutrition, disease burdens
Nigerians have expressed worry that ever-rising prices of protein-rich foods in the country will, if not checked, compound malnutrition and worsen infant/nursing women morbidity The post Poor protein...
View Article‘Food shortage to get worse if insecurity persists’
A professor of agriculture, Hafiz Abubakar, has warned that food challenges may persist and get complicated in the country if insecurity is not tamed urgently. The post ‘Food shortage to get worse if...
View Article‘Greenhouse farming will create jobs for IDPs, boosts food’ security
An expert, Rufus Durodoye, of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, has explained that greenhouse farming can create employment opportunities for schools, internally displaced persons... The post...
View ArticleFarm settlement users can do feedlots for cattle, says Oyo govt
The Oyo State government has said it has no budgetary provision or plan to invest in ranches, but individuals with allocations in the state farm settlements being upgraded can incorporate feedlots for...
View ArticleEdo commissions 5,400MT cashew factory, tasks youths to embrace agribusiness
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has tasked youths to embrace opportunities in the agricultural value chain by deploying innovative ideas to initiate and develop agribusiness projects. The post...
View Article‘Enzyme production for agro-industrial use is serious business’
Agro-industrial researchers and other stakeholders have advocated import substitution industrialisation in enzyme production to maximise benefits of local production of the multi-million dollar...
View Article‘How traditional grains cultivation prevents global warming, degradation’
Indigenous grains are called traditional grains. This food heritage has fed people for generations. They are also legacies of genetic wealth upon which sound food security and sustainable development...
View ArticleTraining in cassava factory for 1,000 ex-agitators
At least, 1,000 ex-agitators and delegates of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) will commence training at the Bayelsa State Cassava Processing Factory soonest. The post Training in cassava...
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