Agric
Rice farmers in Kebbi producing 4m tonnes annually — RIFAN
The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammed Sahabi-Augie on Sunday said the total rice output produced annually in the state has reached over four million
FG, stakeholders synergise to up-scale sorghum production, dominate int’l market
close up of Jowar (Sorghum) with wooden spoon.; Shutterstock ID 278569178; PO: today – food By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria currently occupies third place in global sorghum production
We did not divert N3bn CBN Agric loan, scheme ongoing, says Bayelsa Govt
The Bayelsa Government on Saturday denied allegations that the N3 billion Agriculture loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was diverted by government officials. Mr David Alagoa, Bayelsa Commissioner
Foodstuff Supply Blockade: AFAN blames institutional failure, inequity
Commends Buhari’s intervention, others By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, blamed institutional failure for the blockade of foodstuff supply and transportation to Southern
ACF expresses concern over stoppage of food supply to South
File photo The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed concern over the decision of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers to halt movements of food items from the
We’re treating agriculture as moneymaking business — FG
Charges experts to brainstorm on new ways in achieving food security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Tuesday, assured that agriculture is being treated as moneymaking business and
25,000 liters of urine from over 5,000 rabbits to serve as organic fertilizer — NALDA
To boost rice, maize production By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, weekend, disclosed harvest of 25, 000 liters of urine from over 5000 rabbits
We’re on mission to increase capacity in wheat production — Nanono
Mohammed Nanono Partners Crown Flour Mills By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria seeks ways to be self-sufficient in essential agricultural commodities, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad
Agribusiness: Firm set to unlock estimated over $80bn South West GDP, agric potential
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As agriculture continues to take centre stage in Nigeria’s march to economic diversification, a firm called Odua Investments Company Limited, Thursday, disclosed moves to unlock
IITA, SANO Food partner to launch new cassava seed varieties, organic foods
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, under the Building an Economically Sustainable, Integrated Cassava Seed System, Phase 2 (BASICS-II) and SANO Food Limited have
