‘Agric finance schemes too complex for Nigerian farmers’
In this interview with FEMI IBIROGBA, Chief Executive Officer/Country Manager of Dizengoff Nigeria, Mr. Antti Ritvonen, reveals what the government, farmers and policy makers can do to restore Nigeria to its fame of being a leading food producer and exporter. Read the excerpts:Nigeria was a leading food producer before and shortly after independence, but the
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We will stop at nothing to reduce smuggling, says Lokpobiri
Smuggling of agricultural produce has been identified as a major challenge due to its multiple effect on local production. Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri told Journalists in Abuja, how the current administration is engaging Benin Republic to address the issue. JOKE FALAJU reports. Fish production has declined remarkably due to unwholesome practices,
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‘This government should work on agric, economy to alleviate poverty’
Dr Babajide Adelekan, Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State, speaks with FEMI IBIROGBA on the state of the economy, investment and youth involvement in agriculture, and diversification of the economy, among other issues. Is agriculture a potential tool to combat poverty in Nigeria? It has been trending recently that 87 million
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