Category: Agriculture

Nigeria Begins N46.83b Agric Scheme In Niger Delta
February 25, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Begins N46.83b Agric Scheme In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Government has engaged 140 trainees to support the take-off of $129.17m (N46.83 billion) agricultural scheme in the Niger Delta region. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, disclosed this at the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND)...
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Rice Production Increases to 3m Tonnes In Kano
February 25, 2020 No Responses

Rice Production Increases to 3m Tonnes In Kano

AS part of measures to meet local demand, the Kano State Government has raised rice production in the  state to 3 million tonnes annually.  ov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state says his administration has raised rice production in the  state...
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Lagos Inaugurates Fadama Food Market
February 20, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Inaugurates Fadama Food Market

The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated a new food market to promote structured agricultural produce marketing for traceability and quality assurance.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market is located at Agbalata Market in Badagry L...
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Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams
February 18, 2020 No Responses

Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Kano State chapter, has called on Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to construct more earth dams to boost irrigation activities across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Secretary, Alhaji Ado Hassan, made.....
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Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Kano State chapter, has called on Governor  Abdullahi Ganduje to construct more earth dams to boost irrigation activities across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.The Secretary, Alhaji Ado Hassan, m...
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Ban On Fish Importation To Save Nigeria Over $1b
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Ban On Fish Importation To Save Nigeria Over $1b

Plans by the Federal Government to ban fish importation will save the country over $1billion US dollars, the Treasurer, National Fish Association of Nigeria(NFAN),  Chibunna Ubawuike, has said Ubawuike, who made the disclosure in an interview with the New...
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Muhammad-Bande Canvasses Inclusive Agric Policies
February 13, 2020 No Responses

Muhammad-Bande Canvasses Inclusive Agric Policies

President of the United Nations General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, on Wednesday called for inclusive agricultural policies to boost the fight against poverty and hunger. He made the call during an interactive dialogue on “Targeting Hunger: South-S...
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CVPM Tasks Enugu On Industrial Agriculture
February 11, 2020 No Responses

CVPM Tasks Enugu On Industrial Agriculture

The Christian Victory Prayer Ministry (CVPM) Worldwide has urged Enugu State government to engage in industrial agriculture as part of measures to create jobs for youths in the state.The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Dan Obinegbo, made the call...
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Nigeria To Stop Fish Importation
February 5, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria To Stop Fish Importation

As part of effort to encourage local production, Nigeria may stop fish importation in 2020. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN) led...
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Nigeria Proposes 10, 000 Tractors For Farmers
February 2, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Proposes 10, 000 Tractors For Farmers

The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute over 10, 000 tractors and inputs to farmers in the 774 Local Government Areas. The Minister of Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, made the disclosure when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir...
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FG To Revamp Abandoned Fishing Terminals
February 2, 2020 No Responses

FG To Revamp Abandoned Fishing Terminals

The Federal Government has promised to reactivate the abandoned fishing terminals in Akwa Ibom  to complement its drive for the non-oil economy as  well as create employment for the teeming youth.  The Senior Special Assistant to the President o...
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Tomato Farmers Seek Pest Control Support
January 29, 2020 No Responses

Tomato Farmers Seek Pest Control Support

Some tomato farmers in Kumo, Gombe have advocated for pest control measures to accelerate cultivation of tomato and perishable produce in the state.A cross section of the farmers made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria...
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Fadama Project: Ondo Farmers Cultivate 2,238ha Of Cassava, 472ha Of Rice
January 28, 2020 No Responses

Fadama Project: Ondo Farmers Cultivate 2,238ha Of Cassava, 472ha Of Rice

Between 2014 and December, 2019, farmers in Ondo State cultivated not less than 2,238ha of cassava and 472ha of rice through the Fadama lll AF Project.  . The State Project Coordinator, Mr Olusiji Olatunde made the disclosure at the Implementation...
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Expert Seeks Upgrade Of Facilities In Nigeria’s Agriculture Institutes
January 24, 2020 No Responses

Expert Seeks Upgrade Of Facilities In Nigeria’s Agriculture Institutes

An Agronomist, Mr Oladapo Babatude has stressed the need for enhancement of facilities in the nation’s agricultural research institutes as part of measures to boost production in the country. Babatunde, a retired lecturer at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin m...
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