Exploring opportunities in tractor hiring services across Nigeria
Head of Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, writes on the crass deficit of functional tractors, other farm mechanisation equipment and how small/medium-scale investors can close the gap, with insights...
View ArticleSON urges sorghum farmers, processors to embrace standard guidelines
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has enjoined farmers and processors of sorghum in Kano State and its environs to embrace constant innovations provided in the standardisation process to...
View Article120,000 rice farmers in Kano to get CBN facilities
No fewer than 120, 000 rice farmers in Kano State would benefit from the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrower programme for this year’s dry season farming. The state chairman of the Rice Farmers...
View ArticleHealth risks of using ripening agents in fruits
Regular consumers of plantain, banana, mango and other types of fruits, especially those bought in markets, risk contracting life-threatening diseases. The health threats have been linked to...
View Article1,252 farmers get Lagos Agric Value Empowerment Support
The Lagos State government has supported a total of 1,252 farmers in various farming enterprise, to boost their productive capacities in line with the state’s food security objective. The Governor, Mr....
View ArticleNAERLS advocates ICT to enhance extension service delivery
As a way of reducing cost of extension service delivery across the country, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) must be widely adopted by all the Agricultural Development...
View ArticleCross River plans to earn revenue from cocoa, rice
The Cross River State government plans to break away from over-dependence on the monthly allocations for Abuja. Its area of focus is the production of cocoa, rice, poultry products and establishment of...
View ArticleFarmers call for investment in seed yam production
The Yam Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Federal Government to invest in seed yam production. The post Farmers call for investment in seed yam production...
View Article‘Soil management crucial to food security’
Soil scientists have stressed the need to improve on the quality of soil in the country to achieve food security and improve living standards of Nigerians. The post ‘Soil management crucial to food...
View ArticleAgency recruits agric trainees
The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Agricultural Services unit, has invited interested graduates to participate in a Federal Government-sponsored... The post Agency recruits agric...
View Article2019 agric outlook as Federal Government prepares for cattle ranching
In 2018, agricultural productivity and production were hampered by many factors, and from the available records, food production was far from sufficient, especially in rice production. The post 2019...
View ArticleWorld Bank project to empower 10, 000 farmers in Kogi, other states
A World Bank assisted project, Agro-Pocessing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support project in Kogi State (Kogi APPEALS), is to empower 10,000 farmers... The post World Bank project to...
View ArticleOyo AFAN urges government to be proactive as new leaders emerge
Farmers in Oyo State have called on the government to be proactive and do the needful for effective implementation of agricultural programmes and policies for the benefit... The post Oyo AFAN urges...
View Article‘Nigeria crucial to food security in Africa’
The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Heineken Lokpobiri, has said most African countries cannot achieve food security without Nigeria. The post ‘Nigeria crucial...
View ArticleFIIRO DG commends staff, demands more productivity
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), Professor Gloria Elemo, has commended the workers... The post FIIRO DG commends staff,...
View ArticleHow grain farmers, dealers can set up private silos
Grains help feed the world and silos help producers and dealers to bring them to the table at the appropriate time. The post How grain farmers, dealers can set up private silos appeared first on The...
View ArticleARMTI lauds FG on vocational training funding for women
The Executive Director of Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Dr. Olufemi Oladunni has lauded the Federal Government... The post ARMTI lauds FG on vocational training...
View ArticleFG trains youth in rice production
As part of efforts to boost rice production in the country, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is engaging 50 youths, including women in rice production in Kaduna State. The post...
View ArticleGroup expresses worry over poor funding of agric
Public Financing of Agriculture Budget Committee, made up of a number of civil society organisations in Kogi State has raised concern over the drop in allocation... The post Group expresses worry over...
View ArticleWhy local rice disappeared from markets during Christmas
Despite the Federal Government’s much acclaimed successes in rice production, the foreign brand was the saving grace for most Nigerians during the last festive season... The post Why local rice...
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