With income tax exemption on cashew, N150b investment to Nigeria underway
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) says the five years income-tax exemption granted cashew processors by the Federal Government is expected to attract direct investment to the tune of...
View ArticleIgnorance, not funding discourages youths’ participation in agribusiness —Mogaji
Lack of knowledge and information, not funding have been identified as major factors discouraging youths from engaging in agriculture. The post Ignorance, not funding discourages youths’ participation...
View ArticleOCP to unveil ultramodern blending plant in Kaduna
As part of efforts aimed at solving the looming food crisis in the continent, OCP Africa, one of the leading fertiliser-producing companies, will, on Tuesday, unveil a blending plant in Kaduna State...
View ArticleWorld Food Day: Why Nigeria may not attain food sufficiency target
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Food Day, stakeholders in the agriculture sector have expressed fear that Nigeria may further suffer a setback in her quest for food sufficiency The...
View ArticleFirms sign MoU on easy access to farm machines
As part of efforts to increase agricultural productivity and cut down on manual labour, a firm – Zowasel has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Corporation Nigeria,...
View ArticleWhy Nigerians should brace up for serious food crisis
Nigerians should brace up for a serious food crisis that will not only see the prices of food items sky rocketing, but will also affect the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the manufacturing sector The...
View ArticleIbadan varsity agric faculty, RNR get refurbished lecture theatres
The Faculties of Agriculture & Forestry and Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, have taken delivery of refurbished lecture theatres, to enhance the delivery of good...
View ArticleLagos signs deal with WACOT on Imota rice mill
The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement with WACOT Rice Limited, a subsidiary of TGI Group, to manage the Imota rice mill. The post Lagos signs deal with WACOT on Imota rice mill appeared...
View ArticleHarvestPlus empowers rural women on improved household nutrition
In its bid to stem the tide of hunger and malnutrition in rural Nigeria, especially among women, HarvestPlus with funding and support from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), The post...
View ArticleIbeno fish farmers under attack by sea pirates
Fishermen in Ibeno Local Council of Akwa Ibom State, have deplored incessant attacks from sea pirates of late. The post Ibeno fish farmers under attack by sea pirates appeared first on The Guardian...
View ArticleEl-Rufai commends OCP for fertiliser blending plant
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has commended owners of the ultramodern fertiliser blending plant- Kaduna Centre of Excellence, which was conceived to stimulate the country’s agro-value chain....
View ArticleNigeria gets five new cassava varieties
Amidst efforts to boost cassava production, scientists through the NextGen Cassava Project have released five improved cassava varieties to the delight of farmers. The post Nigeria gets five new...
View ArticleFG vows to stop food smuggling from Nigeria
The Federal Government has vowed to stop the smuggling of food from the country, in order to attain self-sufficiency and food security goals. The post FG vows to stop food smuggling from Nigeria...
View ArticleAgric extension, agents critical to policy development
Agricultural extension service has been identified as a critical requirement for the development and implementation of agricultural policies in the country. The post Agric extension, agents critical to...
View ArticleSanwo-Olu to commission Imota Rice Mill in December
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the 32mtph Rice Mill in Imota will be commissioned in December. The post Sanwo-Olu to commission Imota Rice Mill in December appeared...
View ArticleExport of Nigeria’s fresh produce, vegetables slumps in six years
Compared to other ECOWAS countries, Nigeria’s export of fresh fruits and vegetables has slumped in the last six years, causing huge losses to farmers and the country in terms of revenue. The post...
View ArticleAgric extension, agents critical to policy development
Agricultural extension service has been identified as a critical requirement for the development and implementation of agricultural policies in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural...
View ArticleFG launches Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on behalf of President Buhari has launched the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Abuja. The post FG launches Special Agro-Industrial Processing...
View ArticleNCRI trains Niger farmers on rice preservation
The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Baddegi, Katcha Local Council, Niger State, in collaboration with News Trust Investment Limited, has commenced the training of 150 youths and women...
View ArticleHunger scare as price of rice surges
As farmers and processors continue to count their losses due to recurring flooding across the country, the price of food commodities, especially rice, has surged in the last two weeks. The post Hunger...
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