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‘How youths can make millions of naira in cassava farming’
Ayodele Mr Ayodele Omowumi David is the Cassava Project and Agro-processing Project (CAMAP) Coordinator, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). He reveals to The Guardian that cassava is...
View ArticleResearchers task Southwest farmers on fonio cultivation
As part of efforts to increase economic gains, farmers in the Southwest have been urged to embrace the cultivation of Fonio, known in some quarters as hungry rice. Known as acha in Hausa, fonio is a...
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Price of bread to go up
From all indications, consumers of bread may have to pay more in weeks to come, as the price of the staple food is likely to rise. The planned price increase is not unconnected with the increases in...
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Niger Delta ex-militants begin agric enterprise training in Abia
Participants undergoing practical training. About 150 former Niger Delta ex-militants/agitators have commenced one month training on agricultural enterprise in Umuahia, Abia State capital, under the...
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Firm lists ways to successfully produce broilers
Broiler production has been described as one of the most rewarding businesses that ensure returns on investments if mortality of birds is avoided.Director of FDH AgroVet Ltd, Mr Femi Akinwale, during...
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Agriculture is vehicle to economy development, says Ambode, others
Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, has explained that agricultural development remains the only way to drive economy of the country as well as create job opportunities for unemployed youths....
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Exploring post-retirement low-risk agric businesses
Packed eggs PHOTO: Femi Ibirogba If not well planned, life after retirement from active civil, public or private services could become drab, unproductive and financially stressful. FEMI IBIROGBA writes...
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Agronomist harps on small-scale farming development
A professor of Agricultural Economics, Dr Jude Nwaru, has recommended that efforts should be made to harness the potential of the smallholder farming to reduce poverty in Nigeria. He also...
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How to cultivate sweet potato commercially
Potentialities of sweet potato in food security, poverty alleviation and job creation are often underestimated. FEMI IBIROGBA writes on how to commercially cultivate the root and tuber crop to create...
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Farmers groan over post-harvest challenges
Tomatoes Harvesting season is here and farmers are counting losses instead of reaping the fruits of their labour. CHARLES MADUABUEKE writes on the situation and the way forward. The National Bureau of...
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AfDB provides $1m for TAAT projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative, has provided $1m as seed money for projects in 10 African countries. The TAAT...
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Fears over ‘Killer’ palm oil
• Most Oil In Lagos Adulterated-Olatujoye • Unscrupulous Cabal Responsible -Oyekoya Stakeholders in the Palm Oil industry are expressing serious concern over presence of adulterated palm oil or...
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Reviving economy of Abia with agro-allied industry
CashewHead, Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA and Abia State Correspondent, GORDI UDEAJAH, present the agro-industrial potentialities of Abia State with a view to attracting investors to the state....
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GIC to launch 3.5 million Euros farm finance scheme
[FILE PHOTO] Farm landThe German International Cooperation (GIC) has disclosed plans to launch a new agriculture financing of 3.5million Euro for small scale farmers by November 2018. The GIC Programme...
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Group advocates more rural women, youth involvement in farming
Rural women farmingThe Chief Executive officer of Commonwealth Business Women Nigeria (CBWN), Afoma Adigwe has called on traditional rulers in various states to encourage more rural women and youths to...
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JDPC, ActionAid urge Ondo to tackle agric challenges
Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi AkeredoluThe Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) and ActionAid Nigeria have identified some challenges in the agricultural sector, revealing that they constitute...
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Cultivating and marketing plantain
plantain (banana) Are you a farmer struggling with productivity, profitability and sustainability? Cultivation of plantain could prove to be a success wand that may reward your years of fruitless...
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Aviagen, CHI Farms list secrets of breeding, chicken production
Chi Farms LtdCleaning and disinfection of farms; heating 24 hours before chicks’ arrival; even distribution of temperature, ventilation; enough feeding and drinking space; proper liter covering and...
View ArticleCATAS boosts farmers capacity on cassava, pepper cultivation
Towards increasing the revenue base of farmers and achieve the country’s diversification dream, the China Academy of Tropical Agriculture Sciences (CATAS), in collaboration with Green Agriculture West...
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We will stop at nothing to reduce smuggling, says Lokpobiri
Heineken Lokpobiri Smuggling of agricultural produce has been identified as a major challenge due to its multiple effect on local production. Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken...
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