Lagos set to host Maiden International Coconut summit
To eliminate the bottlenecks in the coconut sub-sector, Lagos State Government has planned to host the maiden international Coconut Summit in the country. The post Lagos set to host Maiden...
View ArticleAgribusiness owners set for #ISF2019 summit in Germany
From May 14 to 15, 2019, Welcome2Africa International (W2A), will be hosting agriculture stakeholders and African agribusiness owners for the 2019 edition of Innovative and Sustainable Finance...
View ArticleTwo years after, stakeholders still waiting for tomato policy
Two years after the approval of the Federal Government’s Tomato Policy Guidelines, findings show that it is yet to take effect, as farmers are yet to take advantage of it. The post Two years after,...
View ArticleFarmgate Africa partners livestock247 to boost production, trading
The partnership between Livestock247.com, Farmgate Africa and the Farmcrowdy Group, according to a statment by the agro-commodity aggregator platform, will deepen the offerings in the agricultural...
View ArticleDemand for coconuts has increased by 500%, says Lagos government
The global demand for coconuts and derivatives increased by over 500 per cent in the last five years, underscoring the huge economic potential yet to be explored by Nigeria, the Director of Lagos...
View ArticleTackling basic challenges in Nigeria’s food production industry
Jennifer Cooke, a Senior Associate in the Office of the President, the United States of America (USA), leading research and analysis on political, economic and security dynamics in Africa, has the...
View ArticleLeadway emphasises risk mitigation in agro-allied investments
The government at all levels, farmers and agro-industrial investors have been called upon to protect their investments in agricultural enterprises against multifarious risks to ensure capital...
View ArticleFG reiterates commitment to agric development
The 43rd National Council on Agriculture opened in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday with the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Bello Umar,...
View ArticleRice smugglers are patriotic
A couple of weeks ago, the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN) - which we shall hereafter refer to as the “Rice Cabal” - issued their latest... The post Rice smugglers are patriotic appeared...
View ArticleHow vending food, fruits, vegetables has empowered Nigerians, businesses’
Guy Futi is the Managing Director of Jumia Food, Now and Party. He spoke with Head of Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA on how the company’s business of interfacing between customers and restaurants,...
View ArticleScientists advocates via economic diversification via renewable resources
A PROFESSOR of Industrial Chemistry, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Cecilia Olufunke Akintayo, has advocated industrial utilization of renewable natural resources by creating bio-based chemical plants...
View ArticleAMREC, CEADESE empower farmers on poultry, fish farming
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) has empowered over 150 farmers and youths in Iwoye Ketu and environs... The post AMREC, CEADESE empower farmers on poultry, fish farming...
View ArticleNISER identifies food crops production, others to checkmate recession
The Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Oyo State, has canvassed encouragement of local production... The post NISER identifies food crops production, others to checkmate...
View ArticleAller Aqua trains fish farmers on innovative marketing
Aller Aqua Nigeria Limited, an agro-allied firm has trained fish farmers on innovative marketing techniques in the catfish value-chain, in order to optimise return on investments. The post Aller Aqua...
View ArticleCashew farmers accuse Kogi of multiple taxation, obnoxious policies
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Kogi State chapter has accused Kogi State Government of using all manner of taxations... The post Cashew farmers accuse Kogi of multiple taxation,...
View ArticleIn agric, not much from outgoing governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo
Stakeholders Task In-coming Governors On Use Of Technocrats The abundant agricultural potentials available in the South West region, according to stakeholders, is enough to transform the fortune of the...
View ArticleVeterinarians harp on improved service delivery
Chairman, Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Lagos State Chapter, Dr Aroso Olufemi Joseph has called for reorientation of its members... The post Veterinarians harp on improved service...
View ArticleRector urges government, others to create jobs through agriculture
Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta (MAPOLY), Dr Adeola Odedina, has urged the government at all levels and corporate bodies to exploit... The post Rector urges government, others to create...
View ArticlePizza Hut, Jumia partner on ready products delivery
The on-demand delivery platform, Jumia Food, has sealed a partnership with one of the largest pizza chains, Pizza Hut Nigeria, to provide fast food... The post Pizza Hut, Jumia partner on ready...
View ArticleNigeria is 500,000-tonne deficient in yearly tomato production
It has been disclosed that Nigeria needs to produce additional 500,000 metric tonnes of fresh tomatoes to meet annual demand for local consumption, apart from industrial utilisation. The post Nigeria...
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