By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday said the Federal Government had obtained 163 million dollars loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) support wheat production in the country. Shettima stated this at the palace of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sumaila Mera, when he paid aContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Tremma Agro Services, an agro-ecosystem firm in Africa, is poised to inaugurate an “incubator hub” in Nigeria, a project designed for agro-entrepreneurs and viable innovators ready to kick start businesses. The agro-ecosystem is aimed at supporting the food production systems in farms and gardens. Dr Emmanuel Abuhson,Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a five-year National Strategy on Potato. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Jos, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, said that the strategy would run from 2023 to 2028. Represented by MrContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for 500,000 vulnerable households in the state to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Speaking during the exercise at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, the governor said thatContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of World Coconut Day, the National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN), has called for the planting of 10,000 hectares of coconut in viable states across the country. Dr Nma Okoroji, National President of NACOPPMAN, who made the call in an interviewContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has appealed to the Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security to work towards improved animal healthcare delivery in the country. Dr Oluwatoyin Adetuberu, President of the association made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Farouk Mudi, President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) said the newly unveiled AGRIVEST Reality TV Challenge Platform will create more than 10 million jobs in five years. Mudi stated this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AFAN, TINGO mobile,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu is very passionate about reducing the cost of fertiliser for Nigerian farmers to ensure the attainment of food security. Shettima stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting with Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) and the FederalContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is committed to boosting agricultural productivity in the country. This is contained in statement signed by Toyin Omozuwa ,Press Secretary to Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, NABDA, and made available to the press in Abuja on Friday. “Through innovativeContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Coordinating Office, Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS), has called for synergy among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers and off-takers in the state. Mrs Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, Lagos State Project Coordinator, APPEALS, made the plea on Thursday in Lagos at a joint forumContinue Reading
