Rising temperatures are characteristic of the changing global climate and the warnings of the implications that this change could have on production and agriculture are no longer just hypotheses but a reality for many. Changes to regional and global tempe...
''Government has shifted more emphasis to regulating the activities of artisan miners. They are now encouraged to form cooperatives and members of such registered bodies are trained to approach artisan mining through approved methods."
''The deepening of partnership with the World Bank in agricultural development would usher the state into a new era of prosperity, which will directly impact on the lives of Edo people.'' - The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
''It is the goal of my organisation to get more women into agric business to reduce hunger and improve rural livelihoods.'' - The Coordinator of the forum and Managing Director, Ogunmod Int’l Investments, Pelumi ‘Salas Aribisala.
“Smart and Precision Agriculture’’ could be promoted through the application of Space Technology; this measure would go a long way to spur economic recovery and growth in Nigeria.'' - The Director General, The National Space Research and Development Agen...
“...Revenue from the exports is expected to reach 1.6 trillion naira ($4.4 billion) by the end of this year”. - Managing Director, NIRSAL, Aliyu Abdulhameed.
3.7 million people in 16 out of the 36 states and FCT are currently faced with food insecurity.'' - Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs.
The synergy between Georgia and Nigeria are unmistakable – as both have and need agri-business to further grow, as populations in both continue to grow apace where agri-business will be the answer to job creation and food security.
The Agriculture in the Classroom organization aims to increase agricultural literacy for students in grades K-12. With a shortage of funds for field trips, the organization uses technology to virtually put students on a farm without having to board a bus.
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has donated a parcel of land to the National Youth Service Corps for agriculture and other entrepreneurial training for corps members serving in the state.
Bank of Agriculture is a government-sponsored bank in Nigeria that provides credits for large and small-scale farmers and businesses in rural areas. Checkout Bank of Agriculture loan programs for this year.
Nigerian biotech startup Coating+ is looking to tackle malnutrition, shrimp-industry waste and the highly perishable nature of fresh fruit and vegetables with their edible gelatinous spray.
Yobe Government has commenced the sale of 8,640 tonnes of fertilizer at a subsidized price of N3,000 per bag for the 2018 cropping season to boost agriculture.
''Government’s efforts in the agricultural sector will be frustrated unless urgent measures are put in place to stop smuggling in the country.'' - Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
''If voted into office in 2019, I promise to revive agriculture and human capital development.'' - The governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State; Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya
