Category: Agriculture

New Yams Flood Markets
August 3, 2020 No Responses

New Yams Flood Markets

New yams are beginning to flood markets in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra.  A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday showed that farmers from agrarian communities such as Anam and Ogbaru brought their yam produce to Marine...
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Tambuwal Task Farmers On Economic Recovery
August 1, 2020 No Responses

Tambuwal Task Farmers On Economic Recovery

Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has urged Nigerian farmers to continue to remain dedicated to their farmlands as part of measures to support the country’s economic recovery.  Tambuwal in a Sallah massage on Friday described economic challenges ...
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NEPZA Partners Firm On Agric Special Economic Zone
July 31, 2020 No Responses

NEPZA Partners Firm On Agric Special Economic Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority and Nigeria’s first Digital Agriculture Platform, Farmcrowdy, are discussing options for the establishment of an Agriculture Special Economic Zone for Nigeria.  In a statement on Thursday, Managing Director ...
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Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce

The Lagos State Government is to set up an e-commerce hub for farmers and producers in the state.   According to the State Government, the proposed hub is expected to help farmers produce in hygienic condition for export purposes.The State Acting...
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Ogun, IITA Seal Agric MoU
July 24, 2020 No Responses

Ogun, IITA Seal Agric MoU

The Ogun Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) as part of measures to boost the agricultural sector in the state.   The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola ...
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APPEALS Project Admits 12 More States, Empowers 10,200 Women, Youth
July 21, 2020 No Responses

APPEALS Project Admits 12 More States, Empowers 10,200 Women, Youth

  By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com The Agro-Processing Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) has selected not less than 10,200 Women and Youth for training on all value chains and business modules on agribusinesses. &nbs...
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Lagos To Empower 2,743 Farmers July 28
July 21, 2020 No Responses

Lagos To Empower 2,743 Farmers July 28

Not less than 2,743 farmers and other agriculture value chain operators will receive agricultural inputs and productive assets under the Lagos State 2020 Agricultural Value Chains Empowerment Programme on July 28. The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Ab...
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Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation
July 21, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation

Farmers under the aegis of Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN) on Sunday applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stopping maize importation to boost local production. Some of the farmers, who spoke with the News...
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Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business

An Entrepreneur, Mr Charles Emmanuel, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) business as part of measures to be self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s development. The entrepreneur made the call in an interview with the...
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Kogi To Establish Rice Mill
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Kogi To Establish Rice Mill

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has promised to establish a rice mill in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state in honour late John Abbah, a legislator from the area. Bello made the promise in Ejule-Ojebe, the hometown of late...
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CBN Targets 12.5m Metric Tons Of Maize In 18 Months
July 17, 2020 No Responses

CBN Targets 12.5m Metric Tons Of Maize In 18 Months

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday in Abuja said that it would intensify its support to farmers to meet the production of 12.5 million metric tons of maize in the country in the next 18 months. Mr Yusuf...
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Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation
July 16, 2020 No Responses

Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation

The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has commended the Federal Government over the recent ban on maize importation into the country, while urging farmers to increase production capacity. The President of the association, Dr Abubakar Bello said this on Wedne...
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Ogun Resuscitates Farm Settlements
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Ogun Resuscitates Farm Settlements

The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, on Tuesday disclosed that the state government was working hard to resuscitate all its farm settlements as part of measures to boost food security.  Odedina stated this while responding to qu...
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CBN Suspends Importation Of Maize
July 14, 2020 No Responses

CBN Suspends Importation Of Maize

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stopped the issuance of forex for the importation of maize into the country.  A circular signed by CBN Director of Trade and Exchange Department,  O.S. Nnaji, explained on Monday that the  dec...
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