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“Jihadist herdsmen have infiltrated every part of Nigeria” – Ortom reacts to…
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says terrorists and jihadist herdsmen have infiltrated every part of Nigeria with the sole aim of killing people.According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, the governor stated…
Kebbi Governor, Bagudu Calls for More Funding to Mitigate Post Harvest Losses
Gov Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has appealed for more resources to mitigate post-harvest losses and to ensure food security in the country.Bagudu made the appeal in Abuja, at the ongoing 3-day intensive hands-on training on…
Nigerian farmers set to get $2bn support
Smallholder farmers in Nigeria are set to be empowered to the tune of $2 billion by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).National Coordinator of NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akobundu stated that the earmarked sum was to help…
Rice Farmers Want Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitated in Kano
Some farmers in Bagwai Local Government Area, Kano State have called on the state government to rehabilitate the Watari Irrigation dam to enable them cultivate their farmlands during the dry season.A cross section of the…
Nigerian Farmers Produce 2.3 Million Metric Tonnes of Tomato Annually – NIHORT
Dr Abayomi Olaniyan, Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) on Wednesday said that Nigerian farmers produce 2.3 million metric tonnes of tomato annually.Olaniyan disclosed this on Wednesday at…
PAN Threatens to Shut Down Poultry Industry by January
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has threatened to shut down the industry by Jan. 2021 if the Federal Government fails to halt exportation of maize, soybeans and soymeals.
Mr Ezekiel Mam, President of the association said…
Falae: Herdsmen besieged my farm, destroyed crops worth millions
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae has accused some Fulani herdsmen of invading his farm and destroying harvested crops valued at millions of naira.The Ondo State-based politician and agric-businessman…
Farmers Target 28,000 Tonnes of Rice in Delta — RIFAN
Mr Sylvanus Ejezie, Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Delta Chapter, says farmers in the state are targeting 28,000 tonnes of rice from this year’s dry season farming.Ejezie said this in an interview with…
South-West Farmers Give Reasons for Abandoning Food Crops
Stakeholders in the agriculture value chain from the South-Wesh have attributed preference for production of cash crops by farmers to high profit, challenges of storage, access to finance, and inadequate security.…
Mala-Buni Approves N73.8m for Reactivation of Fertilizer Plant
Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe has approved N73.8 million, for reactivation of the state fertilizer blending plant in Gujiba.The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Alhaji Barma Shettima said this in an…
Farmers/herders’ conflict: 10 states ready to implement national livestock transformation plan…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture, Dr Andrew Kwasari, on Thursday said over 10 states are ready to implement the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP).Kwasari made this known at an “Experience Sharing…
IITA, 2 Others Sign MoU to Build, Promote Cassava Seed System
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and two other organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build and promote cassava seed system in the country.The other organisations are the…
Foodstuff Prices in South-West markets Skyrocket
Prices of some major foodstuffs have gone up by 100 per cent in South – West markets, with stakeholders expressing concern over the relentless increment, a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has shown.
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Agricultural Firm Facilitate N5.7bn Loan for 25,000 Farmers
An agritech focussed company, Farmcrowdy Limited (FC), says it is committed to impacting 25,000 farmers across Nigeria through its Structured Financing of N5.7 billion.Mr Oluwakotanmi Ojo, the Chief Financial…
Buhari Urges Agriculture Agencies to Include Youth to Bolster Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged agencies involved in agriculture to include youth in driving modern methods of farming.The president stated this in Abuja on Tuesday when he inaugurated the National Young Farmers Scheme…
As a farmer, I’ll ensure food security in Nigeria – Buhari vows
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to ensure food security in the country by virtue of his experience as a farmer.According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, he spoke…
Prices Of Cooking Oil Skyrockets In Enugu Major Markets
Prices of palm oil and vegetable oil have skyrocketed in major markets across Enugu metropolis, placing both commodities beyond the reach of many consumers, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
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Kenya Launches Commercial Growing Of Genetically Modified Cotton
Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture on Friday launched the commercial growing of Genetically Modified (GM) cotton after conducting trials in the past five years.
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Dangote Group to Begin $2bn Fertiliser Plant Operation in December
The Dangote Group says its two-billion-dollar granulated urea fertiliser plant located at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos will begin operation before the end of December.Mr Anthony Chiejina, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Dangote…
Ebonyi Government Tasks Fish Farmers On Modern Packaging
The Ebonyi Government has urged fish farmers in the state to embrace modern packaging to improve the value chain in the subsector.Mr Moses Nomeh, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, gave the advice on…
ActionAid Urges Three Tiers of Government to Improve Investment in Agriculture
ActionAid has urged the three tiers of government to improve on agricultural financing especially in intelligent technologies to increase productivity and efficiency by farmers in order to ensure food security.Ms Constance…
We’ll promote peace in S’East – Miyetti Allah assures Ndigbo
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it remained committed to promoting peace in the South-East geopolitical zone.South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki stated this on Thursday in…
Police Recover 30 More Tractors Looted In Adamawa
Police in Adamawa said on Thursday in Yola that they have recovered additional 30 tractors, 107 bags of fertilisers, 28 hand tractors and 29 cartons of agro chemicals looted by some hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest.
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AFAN Denies Allegation of Poisoning Water Sources in Oyo State
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has denied the allegation that some of its members were allegedly involved in the poisoning of water sources available to the herdsmen and their cattle.…
Nigeria to rake in $638m through BT cowpea export- OFAB
The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), a biotechnology informative platform, says Nigeria could rake in 638 million dollars in six years through cowpea export with the adoption of Biotech(Bt) cowpea by the Federal Government.…
Ebonyi Govt. To Establish Ranches For Local Herders In 13 LGAs
The Ebonyi Government says it will establish ranches for local herders in the 13 local government areas of the state.
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Mr Cletus Ofoke, State Attorney-General…
NACOTAN President, Achimugu, Urges FG To Sustain Anchor Borrowers Programme
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria(NACOTAN), has lauded the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme(ABP), saying it was the best agricultural programme so far launched in the country.NACOTAN President, Mr. Anibe…
Federal Government Spends N2b on Agricultural Projects in Gombe
The Federal Government has spent over N2 billion on 28 agricultural intervention projects in Gombe State from 2018 to date.Dr Musa Inuwa, the state coordinator, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed this in an…
NACOTAN Plans to Assist Farmers on Biotech Cotton Seeds
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), says it plans to ensure that its members have easy access to the new varieties of biotech (Bt) cotton seeds for increased production.NACOTAN President, Mr Anibe Achimugu, said this…
Group Donates 240 Reapers, Threshers To Smallholder Rice Farmers
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) on Monday donated 120 reapers and 120 threshers to smallholder rice farmers ahead of the Oct. 16 World Food Day and the World Rural Women Day.
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