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CBN’s intervention reaches 400,000 farmers
Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) governor Godwin EmefieleCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says more than 400,000 farmers have so far received its support under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) to...
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Maize, rice farmers accuse NIRSAL of diverting CBN loans
Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIP OJISUANigerian maize and rice farmers have accused Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing in Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL),...
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Agric equipment fabricators seek end to job, wealth exportation
Kernel cracker and separatorFEMI IBIROGBA writes on the need to promote homegrown technologies towards commercialisation of agriculture and ensuring food security. Homegrown science and technologies...
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AfDB to increase fish production, others by 5m tonnes in Africa
Fish production The African Development Bank through its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme is targeting to increase aquaculture production in Africa by five million...
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Integrated farming, backward integration as sustainable agribusiness strategies
Poultry-fish-rice integrationFemi Ibirogba takes a look at benefits of integrated farming, backward integration and zero waste concepts as agribusiness sustainability techniques. Integrated farming and...
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‘Converting farm wastes reduces production cost’
Femi AkinwaleManaging Director of AgroVet Nigeria Ltd, Mr Femi Akinwale, shares his experience on what farmers can do to break even, remain in business and expand operations. FEMI IBIROGBA presents...
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Nigeria, others can assess $120m global seed money for fish, soya beans, says...
The programme Coordinator, Technology for Africa Agriculture Transformation [TAAT], Mr. Crist Akem, has revealed that Nigeria, and other African countries with keen interest in fish, soya beans,...
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Agric entrepreneurs suggests agric as solution to hunger, youth unemployment
AgricultureAgriculture has been described as a potent tool to reduce the alarming rate of poverty and hunger in Nigeria and other developing countries of the world. Approximately 1 billion people in...
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Malay Apple unfolds business opportunities for farmers, exporters
Malay AppleFor lovers of apple, cash crop farmers and others in the areas of processing and export of apples, an amazing wealth creation opportunity is beckoning with the introduction of Malay apple, a...
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Export: How to ensure quality certification of produce
Fruits And Vegetables Photo Credit: Burn It Off By ChrissyTo forestall further rejection of the country’s farm produce in international markets, the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), has...
View ArticleCSOs task corporate bodies to complement govt’s efforts in agric
Civil Society Organisations in Ondo State have urged private organisations to complement the efforts of the government in the agricultural sector. The representative of the group, Mr Franklin...
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Researchers list economic uses of cassava peels
Cassava peels With innovations and technologies, cassava peels have moved from being an environmental nuisance to important economic materials used in animal feeds and mushroom production, among...
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Dangers as charcoal production escalates heat radiation, food shortage, others
Charcoal bags FEMI IBIROGBA writes on intensified charcoal production in Nigeria and consequences such as increased solar radiation, climate change, flooding, erratic rainfall patterns and effects on...
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CBN interest rate on agric loans outrageous, says Ogbeh
Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture Audu OgbehThe Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has criticized the nine percent interest rate on agricultural loans given to farmers under the...
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Tackling challenges of youth involvement in agribusiness
Omole CHARLES MADUABUEKE writes on the challenges negating youths’ participation in agriculture and the need to stimulate their interest in the sector. Studies have shown that agribusiness is one of...
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How to start small-scale goat rearing
Goat is a small ruminant reared in various parts of the world. In African countries, including Nigeria, goats are kept by farmers and families especially in the rural areas. Goat breeds vary from...
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Importers, ministry officials are killing local fish industry, says CAFFAN
Fish production • Fisheries dept says allegation is frivolous Fish farmers in Nigeria have raised the alarm that frozen fish importers and officials in the Department of Fishery, Federal Ministry of...
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Miriam Abbas: Lone female graduate from Kwarbaba
Kwarbaba a settlement in Wurno Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. Photo/ GaniNigeriaFor Miriam Abbas, from Kwarbaba a settlement in Wurno Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, she...
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Firm, foreign investor partner on cassava project in Enugu
CassavaA multi-million-dollar direct investment in cultivation of Cassava is set to commenced in Enugu State. This will be achieved through partnership between a Nigerian company and a foreign...
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Don lists ways to stop fish importation
FishUnless the issue of environmental pollution and other factors troubling waters are addressed, Nigeria’s plan of providing sufficient fish, to stop reliance on importation will become a mirage....
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