FAO lauds UI’s agricultural exploits
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has lauded the University of Ibadan for its successful completion of the project entitled, Aquaculture and Rural Communities: Farm...
View ArticleAfro World Agri-Food award for WASIL
In recognition of its roles in growing Nigeria and Africa's agri-value chain, the West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL), a subsidiary of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has won the...
View ArticleKebbi partners IRFDP on rice, fish production
As part of efforts to boost food security in the country, Kebbi State has partnered the Integrated Rice and Fish Diversification Project (IRFDP) to improve rice and fish production. While speaking...
View ArticleFG inaugurates primary animal health centre to tackle infectious diseases
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has inaugurated a primary animal health centre, to tackle animal diseases such as Anthrax and Lassa Fever. The post FG inaugurates primary...
View ArticleFamily farming as solution to Nigeria’s food crisis
Sometime in April this year, Oxfam – a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty, predicted that nearly 25 million Nigerians were at risk of facing hunger between June...
View ArticleConcerns for food production as most pesticides certified hazardous
Stakeholders have again expressed concerns over the high usage of hazardous pesticides in food production in the country. This follows recent reports that 50 per cent of registered pesticides in the...
View ArticleStakeholders commit to strengthening financial management of IFAD projects
Stakeholders have committed to strengthening management of financial resources of projects funded by the International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD). About 130 stakeholders in a commitment through a...
View ArticleLAPO empowers farmers with N9b
LIFT Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has boosted rural agricultural development with a disbursement of N9 billion to rural farmers and micro business owners in the first half of the year 2023. The...
View ArticleFG trains farmers on innovative ways of processing, packaging staple foods in...
Following the State of Emergency declared on food security by President Bola Tinubu on July 13, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has trained over 200 farmers drawn from...
View ArticleEdo explores partnership with FCDO to propel agro sector growth
The Edo State government is making substantial effort at propelling its agro-sector to new heights, focusing on heightened productivity and sustainable practices. The post Edo explores partnership with...
View ArticleEmpower more youths in agric to create opportunities, economist tells FG
The Federal Government has been urged to empower youths to develop interest in agriculture so as to create opportunities and jobs for the teeming population. The post Empower more youths in agric to...
View ArticleWhy cocoa farmers are demanding for regulatory board
Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has reiterated its call for a regulatory board that is not involved in the buying and selling of cocoa beans, but solely for promotion and development of...
View ArticleOtu allocates 100,000Ha of land for Cassava production
The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has allocated 100,000 hectares of land for cassava production and other agricultural programmes in the state. The governor disclosed this during a...
View ArticleStakeholders mull community grain bank initiative to end post-harvest losses
One of the major challenges facing the country’s agricultural sector that has defied all possible solutions over the years is the issue of post-harvest losses. The losses are currently estimated at...
View ArticleAnthrax: Oyo butchers warn members on prevention guidelines
The Oyo State Butchers Association has issued stern warning to members to avoid breaking the stipulated guidelines from buying, slaughtering or selling animals suspected to have died of the deadly...
View ArticleNigeria has potential to increase value of cocoa , says Thompson
Nigeria has a lot of potential to increase the value of cocoa, as the produce is yet to be well understood, appreciated and consumed in Africa.This was the submission of the Oloni of Eti-Oni, Osun...
View ArticleOyo condemns violation of veterinary premises law
Oyo State government has condemned the action of FinRel Pharmacy, which led to breaking the seal placed on the business premises, after the firm was found guilty of violating veterinary premises law....
View Article‘Neglecting food system challenges could lead to hunger in Africa by 2030’
African leaders have stressed the urgency of taking concrete steps to address food system challenges, warning that neglecting this could lead to hunger in the continent by 2030. The post ‘Neglecting...
View ArticleHow rising import bill endangers food security, national economy
Nigeria’s rising import bill has become an issue of major concern to stakeholders and other players in the agric sector. The post How rising import bill endangers food security, national economy...
View ArticleJonathan, others advocate policies, investment in agric value-chain
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has advocated a shift in perception that agriculture is a rural development programme. He said it should be seen as a wealth creation initiative. The post Jonathan,...
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