Category: Agriculture

FG proposes N750B recapitalization agenda for agric bank
November 21, 2016 No Responses

FG proposes N750B recapitalization agenda for agric bank

The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to make available N750 Billion for the recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture in 2017.    Under the arrangement, the Bank is being repositioned to attract not...
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Experts task FG on threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry
November 2, 2016 No Responses

Experts task FG on threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry

Experts in cassava research have identified low productivity of cassava roots as major threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry.  According to the Researchers, the development if not curtailed could impede gains made in the sector, thereby putting Nigeria at ri...
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CBN canvasses support for 2000-hectare Coscharis rice farm
October 24, 2016 No Responses

CBN canvasses support for 2000-hectare Coscharis rice farm

As part of measures to sustain ongoing diversification into agriculture, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to fund the rice milling plant for the 2000-hectare Coscharis Farm located at Anaku, in Anambra State.  CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who made...
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FG proposes 10 earth dams for each state
October 16, 2016 No Responses

FG proposes 10 earth dams for each state

To increase food production across the country, the Federal Government has concluded plans to install at least 10 earth dams in each state of the federation.   Under the arrangement,  dikes is also to be put in place  in the...
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UNIDO blames rejection of Nigeria’s agric products on high mycotoxin
October 5, 2016 No Responses

UNIDO blames rejection of Nigeria’s agric products on high mycotoxin

The United Nation Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has attributed frequent  rejection of Nigeria’s agricultural products in Europe to high level of mycotoxin.   Speaking at a one-day workshop in Bayelsa State, representative of UNIDO, Prof Abim...
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Minister task farmers on quality products, foreign exchange earnings
October 4, 2016 No Responses

Minister task farmers on quality products, foreign exchange earnings

As part of measures to avoid fungal contamination, protect public health and secure more markets for Nigeria’s agro-commodities, the Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has challenged farmers and other stakeholder...
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More Nigerians embrace locally produced rice
October 3, 2016 No Responses

More Nigerians embrace locally produced rice

 (NAN) A large scale rice farmer in Asaba, Raymos Guanah, on Sunday observed that demand for locally-produced rice was on the increase.   Mr. Guanah, the Chief Executive Officer of Raymond Guanah Farms, Illah, near Asaba, told the News Agency...
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‘Integrated weed control critical to cassava revolution’
September 27, 2016 No Responses

‘Integrated weed control critical to cassava revolution’

Integrating diverse but proven weed management options drawn from mechanical, biological, cultural   and chemical weed control methods could help small-scale farmers overcome the limitations posed by weeds and help them maximize the benefits of genetic impro...
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FG targets $8b from post-harvest food storage
September 18, 2016 No Responses

FG targets $8b from post-harvest food storage

AS part of measures to lift the economy and sustain ongoing diversification to agriculture, the Federal Government has unveiled fresh agenda to save not less than $8 Billion from post-harvest food storage.    Specifically, the Federal Government intends to a...
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Minister faults report on excessive rice consumption
September 16, 2016 No Responses

Minister faults report on excessive rice consumption

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has dismissed news report quoting him as saying ‘Nigerians eat too much rice, that’s why it is expensive’. A statement issued by his Adviser on New Media, Aishat Ayijimoh Onusi,....
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FG raises 10-member team on agric roadmap
September 14, 2016 No Responses

FG raises 10-member team on agric roadmap

 A ten-member committee has been inaugurated by the Federal  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) to drive the successful Implementation of Nigeria’s Agric Sector Policy Roadmap, the “Green Alternative”.   According to the ministry, t...
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