By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the modernisation of Kawu Grazing Reserve in Bwari Area Council, including the sinking of boreholes. The projects aim to enhance livestock productivity and mitigate farmer-herder conflicts. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, at the event said the grazing reserve, which occupiesContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Farmer-led Irrigation Development (MSD-FLID) to enhance food security and livelihoods in Nigeria. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP) to address challenges in the sector and attract investments from government, development partners and the private sector. The plan was developed by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in collaboration with the International LivestockContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Bamboo Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NBFPMAN) says Nigeria can earn 22 billion dollars annually from bamboo value chain development. The association’s National president, Mr Ukeme Nyah, said this at the commemoration of the World Bamboo Day on Thursday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government has commended the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) for its Soil Values Programme and its contributions to agricultural development in Nigeria. Dr Kingsley Uzoma, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement, gave the commendation at the opening of the three-dayContinue Reading
By Ahmed Abba The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday in Nguru distributed improved crop seeds to farmers in Maja-kura community and announced plans to establish a seed bank. Mr Harry Junior, Coordinator of the NCF Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Conservation Project, said the activity was part of a United Nations DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has trained over 80 veterinarians, para-veterinarians and community animal health workers on improved disease detection, control and eradication strategies. The training, which drew participants from the 36 states and the FCT, also focused on awareness creation, riskContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Federal Government has inaugurated the distribution of agricultural inputs to small-scale farmers in Niger as part of efforts to boost food production and security in the country. Dr Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture, disclosed this during the inauguration of the inputs distribution to farmersContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Ministry of Livestock Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered grids across grazing reserves nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU was signed on Friday in Abuja.Minister of Livestock, Idi Maiha, describedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), alongside farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for stronger partnerships to boost Nigeria’s food ecosystem and drive sustainable economic growth through local sourcing. Mr Carlos Coutiño, Managing Director, International Breweries Plc, whoContinue Reading
