Friday 09 Jun, 2023
The federal government of Nigeria has provided training to farmers in Rivers State, focusing on smart agricultural practices to mitigate the effects of flooding.
With the onset of the rainy season, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has called upon farmers in the Niger Delta region, particularly in Rivers State, to prepare themselves for the recurring issue of flooding in the area. In an effort to prevent...
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Friday 09 Jun, 2023
Young individuals have received training on strategies for building climate resilience and implementing sustainable development practices.
A comprehensive training program has been conducted to educate and empower Nigerian youths from diverse backgrounds on combating the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable development practices. The initiative, led by the youth-led non-profit organization Sustainable...
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Thursday 08 Jun, 2023
The country aims to enhance its capacity in the production of sweetening substances, encouraging farmers to grow the necessary crops.
The Nigerian federal government plans to provide incentives to position the country as a major producer of sweeteners in West Africa and the entire African continent, aiming to become a significant exporter in this industry. As part of this effort, local farmers have been...
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Thursday 08 Jun, 2023
On World Milk Day, Outspan advocates for the adoption of sustainable dairy farming practices to ensure the long-term viability and environmental responsibility of the industry.
In celebration of World Milk Day, Outspan Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), organized an event in Kano State, bringing together members of the Kano Dairy Cooperative, government officials, and representatives from the Central Bank of Nigeria....
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Oxfam urges the incoming government to allocate 10% of the budget to agriculture as a means to prioritize the sector and promote sustainable development.
Oxfam, an international organization focused on poverty alleviation, has urged the incoming government to allocate 10% of the budget to the agricultural sector. Emphasizing the significance of agriculture in achieving sustainable development and poverty reduction, Oxfam...
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Wednesday 07 Jun, 2023
Stakeholders are advocating for increased investments in the livestock industry.
Stakeholders in the livestock industry are calling for increased investments to enhance productivity and meet growing demands. During the World Milk Day event, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development highlighted the untapped potential...
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Wednesday 07 Jun, 2023
Poultry farmers have appealed to Tinubu for assistance in addressing the increasing cost of poultry feed.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the increasing cost of poultry feed in the industry. Mojeed Iyiola, the Chairman of PAN in Lagos State, raised concerns about the escalating prices of feed, which is having a negative...
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Wednesday 07 Jun, 2023
The Lagos government has provided skill empowerment to 150 women in catfish production.
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has recently conducted a training program for 150 women in catfish production. The training, which lasted for 10 days, took place simultaneously in Epe, Badagry, and Ikorodu, and was carried out in...
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Tuesday 06 Jun, 2023
The Ministry inaugurates an agricultural training institute in Kaduna.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, has officially launched the North-West regional office of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Kaduna. The inauguration is part of the Federal Government's agricultural...
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Tuesday 06 Jun, 2023
An expert advocates for the progress of agriculture in Nigeria through the utilization of technology.
Femi Adekoya, an expert in agricultural technology, has called on the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to embrace the use of technology to advance the agricultural sector and improve food security and productivity in the country. During a workshop at the Federal...
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Tuesday 06 Jun, 2023
The government of Ekiti has obtained 55,000 hectares of land dedicated to establishing an agricultural processing zone.
The government of Ekiti State has procured 55,000 hectares of land to establish an agricultural processing zone, aiming to improve food security and generate employment opportunities throughout the state. In a meeting with community members and landowners from various towns,...
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Monday 05 Jun, 2023
The Kano State government, in collaboration with the State Agro-Pastoral Agency (SAA), has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs worth N100 million to farmers.
The Kano State Agropastoral Project (KSADP) and Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) have begun distributing farm inputs to farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. This initiative aims to increase yield per hectare, generate wealth, and enhance farmers'...
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