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Nigeria is largest catfish producer in Africa
Mr Ime Umoh, the Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, says Nigeria is the largest producer of catfish in Africa.
Umoh said this at a two-day FISH4ACP workshop on Tuesday in Lagos…
Over 10,000 herdsmen murdered under Buhari – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says no fewer than 10,000 herdsmen have been murdered since 2015.
The group called for overhauling of the criminal justice system to tackle new wave of kidnapping, cattle…
Herdsmen need Nomadic Ministry – Sheikh Gumi tells FG
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for the establishment of Ministry of Nomadic Affairs to address the grievances of bandits and herders terrorizing the country.
Gumi made the call at the Pastoralists and Fulbe Security…
Sheikh Gumi floats rights group for aggrieved herdsmen
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has formed Nomadic Rights Concern (NORIC), a rights group to enable herdsmen properly channel their grievances to the authorities.
The Kaduna-based cleric reportedly made the announcement…
Nigeria Topmost Livestock Producer In West Africa- Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, says Nigeria is the topmost livestock producer in West Africa.
Abubakar said this on Tuesday, at the opening of a two- day summit on National Livestock…
Herdsmen might take to crime if bandit attacks, cattle rustling continue – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says many of its members are being pushed into poverty as a result of bandit attacks and cattle rustling.
Secretary-General of the herders group, Baba Othman Ngelzarma…
Kogi advises residents to shun cow meat for one week as 20 die mysteriously
Residents of Kogi were on Thursday advised to shun cow meat for at least one week as 20 cows died mysteriously in Lokoja.
The state government says there is the possibility that the cows ingested poisonous substances while grazing.…
Dangote Refinery begins Urea Fertiliser export to US, Brazil, others
With the coming on stream of the Dangote Fertiliser Plant, in Lagos, Nigeria has commenced exportation of Urea-based fertiliser to the U.S, India, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
Mr Devakumar Edwin, the Executive Director, Strategy Capital…
CBN disburses N42bn to support wheat cultivation in 15 states – Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has expanded about N42 billion to accelerate wheat cultivation in 132,799 hectares across 15 states in the country.
The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, stated this at the inauguration of the…
Poultry farmers quit due to high cost of feeds
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) have said that high cost of feeds is forcing its members out of job.
The association lamented the that rising cost of consumables was dwindling their profit and making many farmers to quit the…
Miyetti Allah meets to find solution to herdsmen, farmers crisis
The National leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) as well as those of the 36 states of the federation, on Sunday converged in Abuja to find lasting solutions to the challenges facing the group.
The National…
Anti-open grazing law best solution to farmers/herders clashes – Benue govt
The Commissioner for Information in Benue, Mr Michael Inalegwu, says the state’s Anti-Open Grazing Law remains the panacea to farmers/herders clashes in the area.
Inalegwu said this at a news conference in Makurdi on Friday, adding that…
FG, IFAD-VCDP to give $1m grant to vulnerable farmers
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) say they will support vulnerable Nigerian farmers affected by insecurity and flood with $1million dollars…
Nigeria mulls ‘Operation Feed Yourself’ to counter malnutrition – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is considering an `Operation Feed Yourself’ initiative to tackle malnutrition.
The vice president said the initiative, which will be a collaboration between the Federal Government…
FG, firm mull technological innovation to stop cattle rustling, farmer/herder clashes
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in partnership with Megacorp Nigeria Ltd is considering the use of technology to tackle cattle rustling and farmer/herder clashes in the country.
The Executive Director,…
Declare state of emergency on food crisis in S’West – Farmers urge governors
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Tuesday in Lagos urged governors in the South-West to declare a state of emergency on household agricultural produce.
AFAN Deputy Chairman in Lagos State, Asking…
N/East residents groan over high cost of food items
Some residents in the North East have decried the soaring prices of food items and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the region.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that prices of food items and LPG otherwise called cooking gas have…
Buhari’s govt sets aside N600bn loan support for 2.4m farmers
The Federal Government says it has, through the Agro-Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support project (APPEALS), set aside N600 billion as loans to support 2.4 million farmers across the country.
President…
Fulani herdsmen affected by insecurity deserve support – Northern group
The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) has called on Federal and State Governments to support fulani herders devastated by insecurity, to restore their means of livelihood.
The call was contained in a communique made available to the…
UN appeals against food wastage, says 811m people are hungry
The UN food agency has launched an urgent appeal for action to reduce the amount of food that is wasted, saying lack of food, hunger and malnutrition affect every country in the world.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on…
Kano anti graft agency seizes 2 trucks of poisonous maize
Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) said it has seized two trucks of maize suspected to be contaminated with mycotoxins at Dawanau grain market in Kano metropolis.
The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr…
Anti-Open Grazing Bill: Miyetti Allah Appeals To Lagos Govt
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has sought for more time to enlighten its members to stop the practice of open grazing of cattle in Lagos State.
The association’s Zonal Secretary for South-West, Mallam Maikudi…
Build on your predecessor’s legacies – Stakeholders tell new Agric minister
Stakeholders have called on the incoming Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Abubakar, to build on the legacies of his predecessor.
They made the call while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in…
Delta Confirms Outbreak Of Avian Influenza, 164,173 Birds Reported Dead – Commissioner
The Delta Government has confirmed the outbreak of Avian influenza in the state, with 164, 173 birds reported dead.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Julius Egbedi, made this known while addressing a newsman on Wednesday in Asaba.…
“Domesticated animals are healthier” – FG, Yobe set aside N12bn for 3 livestock…
The Federal and Yobe Government have set aside N12 billion for the establishment of three integrated livestock development centres in the three senatorial districts of the state.
Dr Idrissa Madaki, Manager, Yobe Pilot Livestock…
Palm Wine: God-made Alcoholic Beverage
Palm wine is an alcoholic natural beverage produced only from sap of a palm tree and usually found in rural areas near palm grooves and swampy areas.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) spoke with some palm wine tappers in the Federal…
Nigeria not maximising potential in agriculture – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday stressed the need for youths to be actively engaged in agricultural business to enhance jobs creation, poverty alleviation and the desired national development.
Obasanjo made the assertions…
30-day ultimatum: We’ll flush out criminals among us in 5 months – Taraba Fulani herders
The leadership of Fulani herders in Taraba has pledged to weed out criminal elements among them within five months.
The leadership of the herders comprised Ardos and Fulani community leaders drawn from 14 out of the 16 local government…
Military Providing Avenue For North-East Farming, Businesses To Thrive – Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christoper Musa, has said that officers and men of their Theatre Commandhav provided the avenue for Borno farmers to return to their farms, business a ctivities to thrive and…
“Emir of Muri calling for genocide against Fulani people; we’ll seek his removal”…
National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, says the group will push for the removal of the Emir of Muri in Taraba State, Abbas Tafida for allegedly instigating genocide against Fulani people.
Bodejo stated…