By Akpan Glory The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of the RBDA Boards and Management teams at the close of a two-day retreat inContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Federal Government has commenced free six months training for 120 Plateau youths on poultry farming. The training is through the National Youth Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF), under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Dr Daniel Jarafu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has praised Gov. Dikko Radda for his commitment to enhancing agriculture in the state. AFAN Chairman in Katsina, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo, gave the commendation during a media chat on the launch of a major agriculturalContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe A towering 9.5-foot tall African Spinach has been discovered in Ikoro-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti. The plant, locally known as ‘Efo Tete,’ which is possibly the tallest ever recorded in Africa, has sparked scientific curiosity and tourism interest. The Director-General of Ekiti State Tourism Development Bureau, MrContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has promised to upgrade facilities at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, near Jos. The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, made the promise when he visited the institute on Friday. Maiha said the move was part of theContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated this at the inauguration of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and members of the Agricultural Farmers and Traders Development Association of Nigeria (AFTDAN) onContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government has urged small and large scale farmers to adopt organic farming to produce healthy food. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, made the call in Abuja, during the election of executive members of Organic Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association ofContinue Reading
The Jigawa Government has approved N615million to empower youths in date palm production. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports, Mr Sagir Musa, made this known on Wednesday while briefing newsmen after the weekly executive council meeting. The initiative, he said, aims to boost the state’s agricultural sector, particularlyContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Government has embarked on a comprehensive statewide enumeration and verification to identify genuine farmers in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Cliff Agbaeze, made this known at a media briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council Meeting, in Umuahia. Agbaeze said thatContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the council distributed 4,633 hybrid seedlings to farmers across the country. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Director-General of the NEPC disclosed this while presenting the First Quarter Progress Report on the Non-oil export performance for 2025. Ayeni said that in Kogi State, farmers benefitedContinue Reading
