Agric

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the six governors of South-West states to inject at least 15 per cent of their annual budget into agriculture.Speaking with newsmen on Friday in Lagos against the backdrop…

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President, Dangote Group on Monday disclosed that the company would invest 450 million dollars in agriculture development in Niger State over the next three yearsDangote, who made this known during the 2017 Niger…

The Minister of Agriculture in the country, Audu Ogbeh, has stated that all students of Agricultural universities will be required to own a farm starting from their second year in school.The Agric Minister further directed the governing…

The World Bank has approved a 200 million dollars credit facility to further support Nigeria, in its efforts to enhance agricultural productivity of small and medium scale farmers.In a statement made available to journalists on Friday…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed the main reason behind the hike in food prices across the nation.The Federal Government noted that the high cost of diesel and transportation of food items has increased thereby increasing…

The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to train agriculture extension officers and equip them with modern communication skills to assist the rural farmers.Mrs Vivienne Bamgboye, the Head, Advisory Systems, Ministry of…

Farmers affected by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East Nigeria are to be supported by the government of Ireland with a whooping sum of one million Euros in order to fast tract their resettlement.The Irish Ambassador to Nigeria,…

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Tuesday warned Nigerians against using grinding machine to grind vegetables.Ogbeh, who gave the warning at the launching and National Dissemination of Food and…

The United Nations has called for increased funding for organic farming in Africa, saying it has rich potential but is increasingly under-funded.A survey conducted by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) revealed on…

The Katsina State Government says it has received delivery of 50 out of the 400 tractors to be supplied by an Indian firm through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), to boost agricultural mechanization in the state.The News Agency of…

The Oyo State Government said it has concluded plans with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, to train corps members serving in the state on agricultural entrepreneurship.The state’s Commissioner for…

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State has reiterated his administration's commitment towards revitalising agriculture to tackle the challenges of food shortage and unemployment in Plateau.Lalong, who was represented by his Senior Special…

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu has called for synergy among all tiers of government for effective implementation of the new national agricultural policy - `Green Alternative’.Adamu, who gave the…

Mr Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Edo Sept. 10 governorship election, has promised to make the state a ``food basket ‘’, if elected Obaseki made the promised on Wednesday at Auchi at the flag off of…

The Ebonyi government says it will launch an agricultural programme tagged, ‘one-man-one hectare’ in August to enable its citizens participate actively in its agricultural revolution.Gov. David Umahi made the declaration on Thursday in…

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has advised corps members in the state to establish farm and agricultural extension centres to strengthen government efforts at boosting food production.The governor gave the advice at the formal closing of…

Dr Eyiwumi Olayinka, the President, University of Ibadan Women Society, on Sunday said the association had inaugurated agricultural project, Ag Impact, to create jobs for women and youths in the country.Olayinka, who is also the wife of…

Mr Kabiru Mohammed , President of National Federation of Cowpea Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, says Nigeria has capacity to produce four million tonnes of cowpea annually.Mohammed made statement in an…

The National Industrial Court on Wednesday commenced the trial of the alleged wrongful of Mr Samuel Atoi, Deputy Bursar, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi.Atoi joined the Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council…

The management of Yankari Games Reserve in Bauchi has resolved to provide market for food items produced by farmers in the 18 host communities of the Reserve.Sole Administrator of the Reserve, Engr Habu Mamman, stated this in an…