SON plans 13 labs to drive agro-allied products’ global acceptance
“Within a period of seven months, it is good to see that staff have moved into the laboratory and almost all the laboratories are in operation which is a good development."
Association mobilises farmers to boost cotton production
“we already have partners that will buy their produce no matter how huge it is. The fear of who will buy is no longer there."
Food production :Farmers’ association calls for re-introduction of scheme
“The best way to assist Nigerians is through GES where a peasant farmer gets two bags of fertilisers, improved seeds and chemicals at half the market value.
Anchor Borrowers: BOA disburses over N90bn to farmers in 4 years – MD
“Nigerians should expect a boast in the activities that we have undertaken under the ABP in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)."
Abuja holds agric extension society conference in 24 years
The 3-day conference, which holds from 7th to 10th April at the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC), is expected to gather extension professionals from .....
UI student develops lemongrass-based insecticides against beans weevils
“Apart from its medicinal properties, some people believe that growing the plant around their home can prevent the invasion of snakes and other reptiles. This belief motivated my team members and I to investigate the insecticidal ability of the plant agai...
NCWD trains female farmers, project managers on ICT
...that training can help female farmers and entrepreneurs become more productive to reap from benefits and opportunities that the entrepreneurial value chain provides.
Edo Govt, NIRSAL, Sterling Bank Promote Mechanised Farming
The acting governor added that the state government designed an entrepreneur programme for youths, which will help in grooming them for profitable agribusiness."
FAO Trains Fish Processors, Fabricators
“When we saw that people don’t consider food safety especially from farm, we decided to encourage it by looking at food safety, standard and quality."
RIFAN to build 130,000 metric tonnes rice processing plant in Delta– Official
Mr Segun Atho, Deputy President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has said that plans are underway to build a 130,000 metric tonne rice processing plant in Delta.
‘Agric processing averts food insecurity, attracts forex’
“As the challenges of food insecurity and climate change continue to assume a frightening dimension, there is the need for....."
Expert encourages students to pursue careers in agriculture
University of Embu lecturer and researcher has urged students with a passion for agriculture to pursue it as a career.
Dangote tasks Northern governors to invest more in agriculture
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has called on the 19 Northern State Governors to invest more in the agricultural sector for the steady development of the region.
Ex VP Sambo says Buhari’s policies will yield stronger economy soon
The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that, the President Muhannadu Buhari led Federal Government’s
Edo Govt earmarks 4,000 hectares of land for rice production
Edo Government says it has earmarked about four hundred hectares of land for rice production during the 2019 farming season as part of its ‘Agri-Preneur’ programme.
‘Abide by food safety regulations’
Operators of food services have been advised to inculcate food safety measures to prevent diseases that are detrimental to public health.