Tuesday 04 Jul, 2023
Federal Government raises awareness among butchers and livestock traders about the emergence of anthrax
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with its partners, has educated butchers and livestock traders about the outbreak of anthrax in neighboring countries within the West African sub-region, particularly in Northern Ghana, bordering...
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Tuesday 04 Jul, 2023
Attanda, the Executive Director of NIHORT, explains the reason behind the organization's decision to provide land to farmers.
"It has been an exciting and challenging journey. The excitement stems from the fact that we have been able to meet our targets and achieve our goals. The challenge lies in expanding our horizons in horticultural farming activities in Nigeria and fulfilling the expectations...
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Monday 03 Jul, 2023
The digital pathway seeks to lead Nigerian farmers away from isolation by providing guidance and support.
Enhanced business methods broaden horizons beyond subsistence level Upon hearing about AFEX Commodities Exchange, Ige Akinwale Benson, a cocoa farmer from Nigeria, initially dismissed the company as dubious. The offer seemed too good to be true. However, AFEX, ranked...
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Monday 03 Jul, 2023
Dr. Steve Olusegun Ogidan, mni the key to the future of agricultural and development finance.
Dr. Steve Olusegun Ogidan, mni is more than just a seasoned professional in the realms of agricultural and development finance; he is a vision-driven trailblazer determined to leave an indelible mark in the industry. With a rich educational background that spans several...
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Thursday 29 Jun, 2023
The Nigerian government introduces a quality council to combat the rejection of exported products.
The federal government has taken a significant step in addressing the critical issue of persistent rejections of Nigerian export products in the international market by establishing the National Quality Council (NQC). The primary objective of the NQC is to tackle and mitigate...
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Thursday 29 Jun, 2023
According to a report, the majority of agro-pesticides available in the Nigerian market, approximately 65%, are deemed hazardous.
A European report has revealed that 65% of pesticides used by farmers in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, are hazardous. The report, compiled by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Friend of the Earth Europe, and Pesticides Action Network, ranked Nigeria highest among six other...
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Thursday 29 Jun, 2023
The digital pathway seeks to lead Nigerian farmers away from isolation by providing guidance and support.
Enhanced business methods are expanding opportunities beyond subsistence levels. When Ige Akinwale Benson, a cocoa farmer in Nigeria, first heard about AFEX Commodities Exchange, he was skeptical. He initially believed that the company, which tops the list of Africa's fastest-growing...
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Wednesday 28 Jun, 2023
GAIN and HarvestPlus collaborate to bring two biofortified crops to the commercial market, aiming to reach a target of 34 million Nigerians.
In response to the high levels of malnutrition in Nigeria, GAIN and HarvestPlus have successfully introduced Vitamin A Maize and Vitamin A Cassava as commercially available crops. Their goal is to reach 34 million Nigerians in eight states. The project, funded by the Federal...
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Wednesday 28 Jun, 2023
Tinubu calls for the appointment of members from commodity associations to spearhead the advancement of the agricultural sector.
AGRICULTURE Commodity Association Presidents, under the auspices of National Agricultural Commodities Project 2023, has asked President Bola Tinubu to ensure he engages members of the association in key agricultural positions in order to drive the sector in the right direction. The...
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Wednesday 28 Jun, 2023
AANI elects new exco at 43rd AGM held in Kuru, Jos
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has elected its new Executive Committee (EXCO) members to run its affairs for the next two years. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd), AANI’s National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this in a statement dated...
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Tuesday 27 Jun, 2023
Gates Ag One and AATF team up to fast-track research on essential crops in Africa, aiming to accelerate agricultural advancements and promote food security.
BILL & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have entered into a partnership to enhance research aimed at improving staple crops cultivated by millions of African farmers. AATF operates across more...
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Tuesday 27 Jun, 2023
Stanbic IBTC provides assistance to Nigerian farmers in order to enhance the value chain in agriculture.
As part of its commitment to supporting small-scale agribusinesses and improving agricultural productivity, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has strengthened the capabilities of Nigerian agro-firm, Huetha Global Services, to supply agro resources...
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