Why Brahma chickens are exceptional for backyard, commercial farming
One of the most ideal birds for backyard poultry or commercial purposes, which most farmers in Nigeria ignored is the Brahma chicken breeds. The post Why Brahma chickens are exceptional for backyard,...
View ArticleAgric Minister appoints Sanni Executive Director of NSPRI
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Muhammad Mahmood Abubakar has approved the appointment of Prof. Lateef Sanni as the Executive Director of Nigerian Stored Products Research...
View ArticleNCX, Harvestfield sign MoU on commodities export
Nigeria’s quest to raise the contribution of its non-oil exports to positively impact the economy has received a major boost, as the Nigerian Commodities Exchange Commission (NCX) has signed a...
View ArticleCentre sets target to address challenges in Dryland Agriculture in Africa
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, has set target to address the challenges bedeviling Dryland Agriculture in Africa, as it affects food production and...
View Article4,225 LIFE-ND project beneficiaries to commence business hubs in Abia
As the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) funded Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises for Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), enters another stage, about 4, 225 Agri-Commodities hubs are...
View ArticleBauchi approves N2b for fertiliser production
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said his government has approved N2b for the state-owned Fertiliser Blending Company, to produce for the 2023-farming season. The post Bauchi approves N2b for...
View ArticleWhy threat of Tomato scarcity persists
Again, Nigerians are faced with a fresh hardship as tomato scarcity hits markets across the country. T The post Why threat of Tomato scarcity persists appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News -...
View ArticleLIFE-ND holds working session with 1,000 farmers in Edo
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), held a working session with over 1000 beneficiaries to evaluate their performance in various chosen agribusiness and follow up on...
View ArticleCentre for Dryland Agriculture doles out N7.5m to AgriHacking 1.0 competition...
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, has rewarded five young entrepreneurs for showcasing best agribusiness plans and investment model pitches. The post Centre...
View ArticleVeterinarians task practitioners on antimicrobial misuse
The President of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Oluwatoyin Adetunberu, has warned practitioners on misuse of antimicrobial drugs in animals and humans, describing the practice as the...
View ArticleFG commences revitalisation of River Basin Development Authorities
The Federal Government has commenced the revitalisation of River Basin Development Authorities (RBDA), for effective service delivery across the country. The post FG commences revitalisation of River...
View ArticleLagos Agric ministry to harness potential of food system actors for increased...
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has promised to harness the potential of food system actors to scale up the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), through improved service and delivery of...
View ArticleFirm moves to boost local dairy production in Kaduna
To shape the future of dairy products in Nigeria, a firm, Arla Foods, makers of Dano Milk, has taken delivery of 216 Danish Holstein Heifers for its Kaduna dairy farm. The Farm Manager, Dr. Jimmy...
View ArticleNRCRI steps up to fight virus in root crops
The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, says it is working sustainably to stop viruses and diseases infecting Cassava and other crops, considered as a serious threat to...
View ArticleLagos distributes inputs to fisher folks, farming clusters
The Lagos State Government has flagged off the distribution of agric inputs and production assets to fishing and farming clusters and communities in the state. The post Lagos distributes inputs to...
View ArticleIn search of favourable policies for West African cashew
Cashew-producing countries in the West African sub region are losing huge revenues yearly, due to challenges that are pummelling the gains made in the industry. The post In search of favourable...
View ArticleAGRA chief gets COP 28 advisory panel on climate change job
The President of the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Agnes Kalibata has been appointed as member of the advisory Committee of the President, for the 28th Session of the Conference of...
View ArticleBlack soldier fly larvae as alternative animal protein source for feeds –...
Black Soldier Fly larvae have been described as a viable protein source in sustainable layer nutrition, which can fully replace soybeans, according to experts. The post Black soldier fly larvae as...
View ArticleLagos to scale-up food production to 40% by 2025
The Lagos State Government has promised to scale up food production from the present 20 per cent of demand to 40 per cent by the year 2025, to attain food security for residents. The post Lagos to...
View ArticleNDE disburses N1.2m loans to AES scheme beneficiaries in Ogun
In its bid to eradicate unemployment and boost food security in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has disbursed N1.2m loans to the second batch of beneficiaries of the...
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