By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework aimed at strengthening local milk production, dairy processing, cold chain systems, milk aggregation and pasture development across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The DANDALIN MAKIYAYA (Coalition of Herders) has called for the support of the Federal Government on improvement of cattle breeds through artificial insemination and genetic improvement programmes. Comrade Pariya, National Organising Secretary of the organisation, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Dandalin Makiyaya (Coalition of Herders) has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to investing 2.5 billion dollars in livestock development and the transformation of Nigeria’s dairy sector. The National Organising Secretary of the group, Mr Comrade Pariya, gave the commendation in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it is advancing plans and strategic interventions to create economic opportunities for 37,000 women and young people in the dairy value chain, covering production, processing and marketing activities. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
Some livestock traders in Lagos have attributed the increase in the prices of rams and cows ahead of Eid-el-Kabir to rising fuel prices and transportation costs.Continue Reading
Prof. Uche Uwaleke, the President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, has called for urgent agricultural reforms and stronger support for farmers to improve food security in the country.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc says its total revenue from palm products rose to N172.6 billion in 2025, representing a 60.5 per cent increase compared to 2024. The company also reported that cost of sales for the year under review stood at N112.339 billion, representing a 175.3Continue Reading
Virus By Lawal Taofeek The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) has launched a sensitisation campaign for cassava farmers in Kebbi to curb a new cassava mosaic virus spreading across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation programme was heldContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Environment and Agriculture group, CHC Agritech Africa has announced partnership with the Yobe Government to support environmental sustainability, food security and agricultural development in the state. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ruby Ross disclosed this in a statement in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has urged the Federal Government to provide loan facilities to butchers nationwide to enable them buy cows directly from farmers at livestock markets, rather than through middlemen. The association said direct access to farmers would greatly reduce the highContinue Reading
