Expert canvasses family farming to achieve food security
A sustainable food and feed system consultant, Saidat Shonoiki, has advocated adopting family farming as sustainable strategy towards achieving food security in Nigeria The post Expert canvasses family...
View Article‘How Nigeria can tap from $9.8b worth global tomato exports’
Experts have advised that for Nigeria to tap from the yearly global exports of $9.8 billion worth of tomato and by-products, productivity of farmers per hectare, storage, and processing... The post...
View ArticleFCTA bans use of scrap tyres to singe animals
The use of scrap tyres to singe animals meant for human consumption has been banned in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post FCTA bans use of scrap tyres to singe animals appeared first on The...
View ArticleNIHORT, lawmaker support youth, women farmers in Edo
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, last week, trained and empowered women and youths farmers in capacity building and investment in fishery, poultry ... The post NIHORT,...
View ArticleRight policies, enabling environment key to agric growth, says FCA Provost
The basic essence of research is to resolve problems, especially, within the immediate society. We are not oblivious of what the problems are (which would have been worse), we only need carefully...
View Article‘Nigeria not in the red list of Cocoa importing countries’
In recent times, there have been growing concern over the billions of naira worth of foreign exchange lost by Nigeria to the incessant rejection of its agro produce internationally. The post ‘Nigeria...
View ArticleThrill, fun at rebranded food festival
Last Sunday, Lagos State Government held an exhibition of an array of a variety of mouth-watering seafood, local delicacies, fruit juices, drinks and more during its maiden edition of the Lagos State...
View ArticleDon urges varsities to lead cassava research
A Professor of Biochemical Toxicologist Polycarp, Nnacheta Okafor has advised universities of agriculture to take the lead in spearheading cassava research. The post Don urges varsities to lead cassava...
View Article‘Development of livestock value chain will save N30b yearly’
Despite the current 10 per cent local content in milk production in Nigeria and with the dogged resolve by relevant collaborators, the livestock subsector has a very bright future and will, within the...
View ArticleWalnuts Cultivation: Goldmine for huge revenue, employment opportunities
The walnut industry is one of the underestimated businesses in Nigeria, despite its huge potential of improving livelihoods of rural communities and improving the country’s economy. The post Walnuts...
View ArticleOdedina bags Ogun’s best commissioner of the year
Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina, has been recognised as the most outstanding commissioner of the year 2021. The award presentation formed part of activities marking the...
View ArticleStudy links right policies to sustainable agric
A study undertaken by IITA and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) has shown that livelihoods of youths in rural areas can be enhanced through agricultural policies in Nigeria. The post...
View ArticleNiMET, others harp on importance of climate information to food system
Professionals have said that there is need to strengthen climate information service delivery for a resilient food system in Nigeria. This was said at a one-day workshop on “Developing a Feedback...
View ArticleCocoa farmers to unveil good practice handbook, emphasizes quality
To enhance productivity of members and boost contribution of cocoa to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the agricultural sector, the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has disclosed it will...
View ArticleWhy agricultural extension departments must be revived
Researchers and farmers have called on the government at all levels to revive the moribund agricultural extension departments in each state of the federation The post Why agricultural extension...
View ArticleDon tasks FG on effects of climate change
A Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Olusola Kehinde, has called for sustained efforts to mitigate the current negative effects of climate change at the national and local levels The post Don...
View ArticleWhy Southwest states should embrace mechanised farming
The Southwest region is unarguably endowed with vast arable land and human resources that can be cultivated to produce sufficient food for the region and other parts of the country. The post Why...
View ArticleSenator empowers 200 farmers with agric implements, inputs
As part of efforts to boost food production in Ondo State, the senator representing the state’s Southern Senatorial District, Nicholas Tofowomo, has affirmed the need for the government at all levels...
View ArticleNSPRI reterates commitment to preventing post-harvest losses
The Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Dr Patricia Pessu, has said the Federal Government is determined to ensure reduction in post-harvest losses through storage....
View ArticleSeeds without CODEX are substandard, NASC warns farmers
As the preparation for rain-fed and irrigation cultivation of crops begin in January and February, farmers have been alerted to avoid buying seeds and seedlings without CODEX, a special number to be...
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