Edo to enact law for sustainable oil palm estate devt, others
The Edo State Government said it is considering bills to ensure adherence to sustainable practices in the development of oil palm estates. The post Edo to enact law for sustainable oil palm estate...
View ArticleUNFSS+2: FAO reiterates commitment to accelerating pace of agrifood systems...
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) has come to a close at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) after three days of high-level events, meetings and...
View ArticleAgric sector records 0.9% decline in Q1 after years of positive growth
The country’s agricultural sector contributed less to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q1 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. The post Agric sector records 0.9% decline in Q1 after years of...
View ArticleDespite anthrax onslaught, experts allay fears over meat consumption
With the continued spread of the viral anthrax disease across states of the federation, meat lovers across the country may do well to be careful with its consumption. The post Despite anthrax...
View ArticleExperts advocate soft loans support, Private Sector participation in Agric
The Government and Organised Private Sector (OPS) have been urged to provide more soft loans to farmers to enable them compete with their counterparts’ across the world. Speaking at the official...
View ArticleWacot, BUK sign MOU on Sesame Farmers’ Academy
WACOT Limited, a member of the TGI Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano (BUK). According to the Head of Strategic...
View ArticleTAAT facilitates ToT on rapid cassava propagation system for Angola
A high-powered delegation of scientists and technicians led by the Director General of the Angolan Institute of Agrarian Development has concluded their tour of the headquarters of the International...
View ArticleWe’ve been choked, poultry industry nears total collapse, farmers cry out
The South West Zone of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Governors in the region to rescue the poultry industry from...
View ArticleTotal deregulation of cocoa responsible for sector woes, says CFAN
The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to reinvigorate the National Commodity Board as part of efforts to support Federal Government’s food...
View ArticleStakeholders seek gender sensitive budget for agric in 2024
The Federal Government has been urged to ensure that the next budget cycle and subsequent ones are gender sensitive and responsive. The post Stakeholders seek gender sensitive budget for agric in 2024...
View ArticleOYSADA distributes inputs to over 205 farmers in Oyo councils
No fewer than 205 farmers cultivating maize, tomato, and cassava in Olorunsogo, Oorelope and Saki East Local Councils of Oyo State, have received farm inputs from the state government through the...
View ArticleFG begins distribution of subsidised farm inputs in five states
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to 60,000 farmers in five states – Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, Niger and Sokoto. The post FG begins distribution of subsidised farm inputs...
View ArticleKebbi partners IRFDP on rice, fish production
As part of efforts to boost food security in the country, Kebbi State has partnered Integrated Rice and Fish Diversification Project (IRFDP) to improve rice and fish production. The post Kebbi partners...
View ArticleUK pledges support to boost agricultural sector
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new package of support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more climate resilient. The post UK pledges support to boost agricultural sector appeared first on...
View ArticleGroup lauds NDDC on fishing gears, oil palm mills initiative largesse
A group of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of Niger Delta Fishermen Congress (NDFC) has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting farmers in coastal...
View ArticlePoultry farmers, SMEs in dire straight as maize hits N600k per tonne
Just as the price of foodstuffs and other agro commodities have increased astronomically due to the economic situation of the country, poultry farmers, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and...
View ArticleHigh expectations as agric, water resources ministers resume amid food crisis
Amidst mixed feelings of worry, frustration and uncertainty over sharp increase in price of staple food items across the country, Nigerians have called on the new Ministers of Agriculture and Water...
View ArticleModern farming techniques will enhance crop yield, productivity – Gumel
The Executive Director and Vice Chairman for Africa at TGI Group, Farouk Gumel has urged the adoption of modern farming techniques to enhance yield and productivity in the country. The post Modern...
View ArticleIAR&T unveils new maize varieties tolerant to Fall Army Worm
The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) Moor plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, has unveiled two new varieties of maize tolerant to Fall Army Worm (FAW). The post IAR&T unveils...
View ArticleNigeria may soon rely on poultry products from other countries, FIPAN warns
Feed millers, under the aegis of Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN), have raised an alarm that if the Federal Government failed to immediately address the challenges facing the...
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