‘Kenaf production can save huge forex’
Prof. James Adediran, Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART&T), Ibadan, has said that kenaf production could save huge foreign exchange for Nigeria, if well developed. Adediran, represented by the IAR&T Deputy Director, Dr Jelili Saka, made the assertion at an empowerment workshop on Kenaf/Jute value chain, organised by Degolex Merchant Ltd., Ibadan,
Read MoreNIRSAL begins distribution of inputs to farmers in Ogun
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Ogun. In a statement issued on Sunday, in Abuja, Ms Anne Ihugba, the Head, Corporate Communications of NIRSAL, said that maize, rice and cassava farmers in the state would benefit from the input distribution. Ihugba
Read MoreWhy Nigeria must increase funding to the agricultural sector
In the last few years, the Nigerian agricultural sector has not received adequate funding to catalyze a transformative growth in the sector. Recently, the amount to the sector as a percentage of the total budget revolves around 2 percent and less. Meanwhile, it has been widely noted that public spending in the agricultural sector is
Read MoreNigerian Agric coy woos smallholder farmers in Kenya
As part of its effort to create the largest integrated agricultural platform in Africa, Cellulant Nigeria Limited, has sent its top Agric partners to Kenya to discuss the impact of AgriKore in Nigeria and how the model could be replicated to suit the Kenyan agriculture system. In a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by
Read MoreDon’t plant now, Bauchi govt tells farmers
The Bauchi State Government has warned farmers against early planting of seedlings following the early rains in the state. Alhaji Yakubu Kirfi, the Commissioner for Agriculture, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi, said it was risky to cultivate with the early rains. “It is a risk
Read MoreHeat takes toll on Sokoto fruits markets
Fruit merchants in Sokoto are incurring heavy losses as the hot weather takes a toll on their business. Orange, mango, pineapple, pawpaw and watermelon are among commodities that are adversely affected by the heat. A fruit seller, Mallam Aminu, said, “We always dread the heat period due to serious losses we suffer and which we
Read MoreMaximising Benue’s mango value
It is the mango season and the fruit is found everywhere and in all shapes, sizes and taste in Benue State, especially in Ushongo Local Government Area which prides itself as the home of fruits. Our correspondent reports that common varieties of mango grown in Benue include Johnbull, Brokin, Peter, Julie, Dawshia, Hindi, Mummy, Tommy,
Read MoreGrants up for flood-hit farmers in Anambra
The federal government has concluded plans to give grants to farmers affected between July and October last year by flooding in seven council areas of Anambra. Flooding affected more than 4,636 farmers and destroyed their farms and crops. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Supervisor of the project in the state, Bolanle Ojo, disclosed this
Read MoreNigerian govt urges farmers to acquire 40% of BoA shares
The federal government has appealed to farmers to prepare for the purchase of 40 per cent shares of the newly privitised Bank of Agriculture (BoA), to join in the ownership of the bank. Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Read MoreNigerian farmers to obtain free advisory on cassava production via mobile phones
Nigerian farmers can now access extension and advisory services related to weed control, best planting practices and other aspects of cassava production on their cell phone free of charge, thanks to the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI). The mobile telephony service is powered by Airtel using the 3-2-1 Service of Viamo. Farmers with Airtel sim
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