By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it is committed to ensuring policies and programmes geared towards inclusiveness and equity in the practice of veterinary profession in the country. Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security stated this at the commemoration of the World Veterinary DayContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Veterinary doctors in Nigeria have urged all tiers of government to accord them equal recognition with medical doctors for overall well-being of the populace. The veterinarians made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja in commemoration of the 2024 WorldContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria and Japan governments on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on enhancement of rice seed production system and diagnostic capacity in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, signed the MoU on Exchange of Notes and Records of discussion onContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Thursday to promote food security nationwide through the 50×2030 survey initiative. The thrust of the 50×2030 survey workshop, organised by the ACReSAL project in collaboration with the World Bank, focused on bridging agricultural data gapsContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has commenced the training of 1850 youths across the country under its 2024 Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS). Mallam Abubakar Nuhu-Fikpo, Director General NDE, disclosed this at the inaugural ceremony of 50 beneficiaries from Adamawa for the 2024 SADTS onContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started a field-level training programme for officials of Agro-Climatic Resilience in the Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) in selected states. The training focuses on land preparation using the Delfino plough. Mrs Jane Ozuruoke, the Communication Specialist for ACReSAL, disclosed this in anContinue Reading
Post-harvest solutions, catalyst for poverty reduction, economic growth–IFADContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Some experts in the agricultural sector have suggested ways to tackle postharvest losses to enhance food security in the country. The experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 1st Postharvest Connect Conference and Exhibition, which ended in Abuja on Saturday.Continue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cameroon on Transboundary Ecosystems Conservation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU, signed on Friday in Abuja, is on cooperation framework on Transboundary Ecosystems Conservation and Sustainable Management of ForestryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for improved investment by government and private organisations in the area of technology and infrastructure to enhance post-harvest management in the country. They made the call on Friday in Abuja at the ongoing “1st Post-harvest Connect Conference and Exhibition.” TheContinue Reading
