By Ahmed Kaigama International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC), has begun the training of 50 extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques and integrated soil fertility management in Bauchi State. The two-day training exercise is being implemented under the IFDC Soil Values Programme, aims to improve soil fertilityContinue Reading
Food By Kingsley Okoye President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to further crash prices of food items across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, while presenting a paper at a one- dayContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intensified efforts to establish an effective regulatory and incentive framework for sustainable livestock development in Nigeria. Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator (NPC) of L-PRES, said this at a two-day workshop titled “EnhancingContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned food vendors against adulteration of goods and produce. The Executive Chairman, Mr Olatunji Bello, said this during a one-day sensitisation campaign on forced ripening of fruits, adulteration of palm oil, contaminated meat and grains, in Uyo. RepresentedContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Prof Maxwell Gidado, a constitutional lawyer, has called for the aggressive diversification of Nigeria’s economy away from crude oil to non-oil ventures, saying crude oil-dependent nations face a bleak future. According to him, the current reality in global demand for, and price of oil, gives credence toContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to a strict approval process for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and warned that violators of the law will face sanctions. Mrs Gloria Ogbaki, Head of Information and Public Relations at the agency, gave the assurance in anContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu says the recent ban on exportation of raw shea butter is a timely intervention that will empower local processors and create new opportunities in the agricultural value chain. Mrs Tinubu applauded the Federal Government’s directive at the closing of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike RID LAB, an agro-diagnostic company, has called for the adoption of data-driven, science-based agriculture practices in the country, saying it will reduce losses in the sector. Mr Femi Dairo, the Chief Executive Officer and Business Head at RID LAB, made this call at the second edition ofContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Mr Wemimo Akinsola, Senior Special Assistant to Ondo Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, has disclosed plans to establish an agricultural company for food security and job creation in the state. Akinsola, who made the remark in an interview with newsmen in Akure on Wednesday, said the government’sContinue Reading
Ban By Salisu Sani-dris President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
