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AFAN calls for peace as Muslims embark on Ramadan Fast
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The apex body of farmers across the country, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Tuesday, called for peace as Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across
Delta farmers petition Buhari over CBN/NIRSAL programme
By Paul Olayemi, Sapele Farmers under a registered Co-operative Society, Good Choice Farmers in Degele-Elume in Sapele Local Government of Delta State has appealed to the Federal Government to direct
Agribusiness: NASC warns against sale of fake seeds to farmers
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, warned against the sale of fake seeds to farmers as farming activities commence across the country. The warning was made
5yr Agric roadmap: Lagos woos private sector in meat, fish, livestock investments
Chicken By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has called for private sector investment and collaboration in its agriculture sector particularly in the red meat value chain, artisanal fisheries and livestock
Dry season farming: Stakeholders speak on deepening food insecurity
Most small-scale farmers in Nigeria rely on rainfed cultivation and do not have access to adequate water sources to engage in large-scale dry season production, leading to local shortages of
Post-harvest loss remains major challenge in vegetable, fruit production — Ogiamien
By Gabriel Ewepu As the country struggles to ensure food security for its growing population as the number of food-insecure remains unacceptably high, year-in-year-out, massive quantities of food are lost
‘Poor ports system made us spent over N29m on seed importation’
Seed-fund Calls for inter-agency collaboration to encourage importers By Gabriel Ewepu An agribusiness firm, Fruits and Veggies Global Limited, yesterday, expressed frustration and blamed the poor port system over N29
Nigeria generated $150m from coconut oil in 2020 — Minister
Alhaji Sabo Nanono Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says Nigeria generated 150 million dollars from the export of coconut oil and its derivatives in 2020. Nanono said
Mudi’s group disobeyed court order by parading self as Exco — AFAN President allege
Says Nigerian farmers should be wary of group activities By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following the controversy and legal battle over leadership of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN,
FG urges farmers to adopt orange-fleshed sweet potato
…says potato rich in Vitamin A, boost the immune system Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has admonished potato farmers in the country to adopt planting of orange-fleshed
