Agric council ready with research output for farmers- ES
2021-03-05
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), says various research works have been put to use in farms but no off-takers to boost food security.Continue Reading
Institute to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents
2021-03-03
By Mustapha Yauri The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, is to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents on best agricultural practices to enhance food production in Nigeria. Prof. Emmanuel Ikani, Executive Director, NAERLS told newsmen on Wednesday in Zaria that already, 12,600 agriculturalContinue Reading
Bayelsa Govt to partner ITF in training, agricultural dev’t
2021-03-03
By Shedrack Fran The Bayelsa Government says it will collaborate with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for a comprehensive agricultural policy that includes training, and promotion of self-reliance. The Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo spoke on Wednesday when a delegation of ITF from the Bayelsa Area Office paid him aContinue Reading
FG begins sale of 200,000 tonnes of rice to 18 millers
2021-03-02
By Ibrahim Bello The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria’ (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) has commenced sale of 200,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice to 18 Nigerian millers. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, made this known at the 5th year anniversary of ABP at Birnin Kebbi onContinue Reading
FAO trains 600 crop, livestock farmers in Benue
2021-03-02
By Philip Dzeremo Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said it had trained 600 crop and livestock farmers in rural communities of Benue on alternative feedstock. The five-day training, which began on February 1 with a refresher training for extension workers, was followed by mobilisation of farmers in some communities in Logo,Continue Reading
NALDA collects 25,000 litres of rabbits’ urine for production of fertiliser
2021-03-01
By Bukola Adewumi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it has collected over 25,000 litres of urine from over 5,000 rabbits for production of organic fertiliser. Prince Paul Ikonne, Executive Director of NALDA, made this known, in a statement, on Monday in Abuja. Ikonne said that the agency’sContinue Reading
Coy begins tomato paste production in Kebbi
2021-03-01
By Muhammad Lawal Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has announced that the newly established modern tomatoes factory in Ngaski would begin production in March. Malam Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser to the governor on Media, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
RCCG to float foundation to drive agribusiness among youths
2021-02-28
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ekiti Region 25, floats foundation to drive agribusiness among youth members to tackle unemployment.Continue Reading
Agric Institute advocates early distribution of inputs to farmers
2021-02-28
By Mustapha Yauri The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has urged government to distribute inputs to farmers early, in order for the beneficiaries to harvest the desired outcomes of such interventions. Prof. Mohammed-Faguji Ishiyaku, Director of the institute, gave the advice while speaking to theContinue Reading
Group urges measures to tackle dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector
2021-02-26
OPGAN has called for pragmatic steps by relevant government agencies to tackle the dwindling fortunes of the nation’s oil palm sector.Continue Reading