Unilorin dons win multimillion naira grant
Two University of Ilorin dons, Prof. Joshua Olaoye and Dr Musliu Sunmonu, have won a research grant of £233,780 from the Innovate UK African Agriculture […]
Agriculture
Expert says security, other factors key to tackling high inflation rate
A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the rising inflation rate […]
FG, AfDB collaborating on Special-Agro Processing Zones
*7 States, FCT set for phase 1 rollout*Osinbajo commends progress so far As part of the Buhari administration’s efforts to transform agricultural productivity in the […]
Damasak attack: Zulum donates 12 operational vehicles to Army
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has visited Damasak to access damages caused by insurgent attacks on the town and donated 12 operational vehicles to the […]
COVID-19: FG distributes free agricultural inputs to FCT women
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has distributed free agricultural inputs to 7,500 women farmers in the Federal Capital Tertiary (FCT) to mitigate the effect […]
Expert recommends mechanised agriculture for nation’s economic growth
An agricultural expert, Mr Austin Nnodim, has recommended mechanised agriculture in the country, saying it has a great potential to propel rapid economic growth.Nnodim, who […]
Environmentalist attributes increasing erosion, desertification to constant deforestation
Ms Gloria Bulus, an environmentalist, has blamed the increasing rate of erosion and desertification in the country to constant deforestation. Bulus, the founder of Brigde-that-gap […]
FG registers 5.7m farmers nationwide – Minister
The Federal Government says it has registered no fewer than 5.7 million farmers nationwide in an effort to bring them closer to the government. Alhaji […]
Kaduna govt vaccinates 6,250 dogs against rabies – Official
The Kaduna State Government has successfully vaccinated 6,250 dogs to curb the manace of rabies across the state. Dr Pakachi Zakariya, the Director, Veterinary and […]
Empowerment: Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce visits Agege LG, seeks partnership
The Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) on Thursday visited Agege Local Government seeking partnership in youth empowerment and skill acquisitions among […]
Katsina state, Institute, collaborate to boost irrigated cotton production –Special Adviser
The Katsina State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KTARDA) and the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, have urged farmers to embrace […]
Explore potential, benefits of Cassava leaves – Expert
An agriculture expert, Mr Emmanuel Ibiang, has advocated the exploration of potential and benefits inherent in cassava leaves. Ibiang, a cassava processor and producer, made […]
FEMA begins assessment of flood prone areas in FCT
The Federal Capital Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun a thorough assessment of flood prone areas to prevent flood disaster that could lead to loss […]
Buhari possesses will to transform Nigeria to gas nation – Sylva
Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says that President Muhammadu Buhari has the political will to ensure that Nigeria becomes a gas […]
Anambra Govt. pledges more support to cassava, rice, farmers
The Anambra Government has pledged to support cassava and rice farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in […]
Ending global hunger: Adesina, World Food Prize laureates, call for US intervention
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, 2017 winner of the World Food Prize and current President of African Development Bank, alongside other World Food Prize laureates, have called […]
World Bank approves $400m loan for China’s food safety
The World Bank has approved a loan of $400 million for a food safety improvement project to help China reduce food safety risks. Multiple measures […]
NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Imo
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is set to establish an integrated farm estate in Imo to complement the state government effort in eradicating […]
Food security: Expert urges FG to promote urban farming
The Country Coordinator, Open Forum for National Biotechnology in Africa, Nigeria Chapter, Dr Rose Gidado has appealed to the Federal Government to promote urban agriculture […]
Senate approves establishment of National Agricultural Development Fund
The Senate has approved the establishment of the National Agricultural Development Fund for the purpose of providing finance to support strategic aspects of agricultural development […]
NALDA trains 68 youth corps members, others as soil doctors in Borno
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has concluded the training of 269 pioneer soil doctors and extension service workers in Borno, on Tuesday. The […]
Ekiti state to partner Brazil on agribusiness, monorail, BRT — Gov.Fayemi
Ekiti state government, on Monday, said it had concluded plans to enter into partnership with a Brazilian organization, Africa –Brazil International Forum, in agribusiness, monorail […]
NALDA trains 269 soil doctors, extension workers in Borno
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has trained 269 graduates in Borno on soil testing and extension services under its Young Farmers Scheme. Speaking […]
Farmers, herders in Ekiti State to register with government or get expelled
Ekiti State government has given farmers and herders another two-week window to register with the state government or be ready to leave the state. The […]
Food security: Farmers urge Nasarawa Govt to adopt inclusive budgeting
Farmers under the aegis of Association of Small Scale Agro Producers (ASSAPIN) have called on Nasarawa State Government to involve community stakeholders in its budgeting […]