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We’ll ensure potato value chain achieves full potential — FG
As stakeholders move to galvanize value By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As agribusiness continues to receive a boost as the nation’s new economic lifeline, the Federal Government, yesterday, assured full
FG to explore opportunities in Potato Value Chain
The Federal Government is to explore opportunities within the Potato Value Chain to further achieve food nutrition and security in the country, official says. Hajia Karima Babangida, the Director of
Universal Insurance to commence micro, agric businesses
Stock. By Rosemary Iwunze Universal Insurance Plc is set to commence micro insurance business as the company has applied to the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, for an operating license. Managing
Ogun most suitable for Special Agricultural Processing Zone — AFDB, IFAD
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State has been described as the most suitable place for the African Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (AFDB/IFAD) Special Agricultural-Processing Zone (SAPZ)
Agribusiness: NASC charges stakeholders to abide by Seed Act 2019
Seed-fund Assures conducive environment for seed biz to thrive Says violators of Act’ll be jailed By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Tuesday, charged stakeholders to
Nigeria’s dairy product importation stands at $1.5bn — Nanono
Says $5bn worth of food imported annually Laments neglect of livestock sector By Gabriel Ewepu and Fortune Eromosele – Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, Tuesday,
Wet Season Farming: Farmers express worry over high prices of fertilizers, availability
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As wet season farming is around the corner, farmers under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, on Monday, expressed worry over high
Cattle breeders in the southeast poised to establish ranches
Pictorial representation Coordinator of the Southeast Association of United Farm Products, Traders, and Livestock Dealers of Nigeria, Godwin Obasi, made the declaration in Enugu on Friday. He made the declaration
Taraba can meet demand of Nigerians for rice — Gov Ishaku
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Wednesday said the state is capable of meeting Nigeria’s demand for if the Federal Government can empower it with funds and inputs. Ishaku spoke
Senate approves establishment of National Agricultural Development Fund
Senate By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate has approved the establishment of the National Agricultural Development Fund. According to the Senate, the Fund will help in the provision of
