FG, body to recycle waste to fertiliser
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Agriculture Graduates Association of Nigeria for the recycling of waste to organic fertiliser. It was learnt that the first waste recycling plant under the MoU would be constructed in Abuja and was scheduled to commence
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Kidnapping forcing us out of our farms – Kaduna farmers
Farmers in Kaduna state have abandoned their farm produce in farms for fear of being kidnapped by armed men in Igabi Local Government Area of the state, Daily Trust has learnt. Some of the farmers said they cannot access their farms to harvest their farm produce despite the fact that the produce are due for
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Lightning strikes dead 23 cows in Ekiti community
Deafening lightning on Tuesday struck dead about 23 cows at Okeowa Eluju, a farmstead in Iloro-Ekiti, Ijero Local Government area of the state. The lightning followed a downpour in a community which some said was unprecedented and caused panic. A herder, Abdullahi Kadiri, described the incident as a strange occurrence while lamenting the loss to
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Kebbi records bumper millet harvest
Millet farmers in Kebbi State are excited over the bumper harvest they recorded this year. Though harvesting of the crop is still ongoing at various farm in the state, many of the farmers are already counting their blessing over the bountiful harvest. The four local government areas of Zuru, Danko-Wasagu, Fakai and Sakaba, are known
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Why our agric produce still face export rejection — Quarantine Service
Against the backdrop of the EU sanction on Nigerian beans for not meeting standard, Dr Vincent Isegbe, Coordinating Director, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), whose agency is responsible for issuing clearance for agro exports/imports, speaks with Daily Trust on the current situation and the challenges ahead. Excerpts: Despite the NAQS’ efforts there are still complaints
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‘Agriculture can generate enough wealth’
Agricultural entrepreneurs and stakeholders have said that agriculture has huge potential to create wealth and job opportunities, strengthen the economy and ensure food security if given the necessary attention. The National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Dr Shu’aibu Musa, described agriculture as one of the key promoters of the NIAE and with high prospects
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FG begins move to broaden apiculture sector
AS part of its efforts to broaden the agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has set machinery in motion for the development of the apiculture industry. President Muhammadu Buhari made this known at the 6th APIEXPO Africa 2018 themed: “Beekeeping Industry for Sustainable Development, Wealth Creation and Economic Diversification” in Abuja. Represented by the
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FAO charges African governments to invest more in agriculture
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has said that governments in all African countries must invest heavily in the development of their agricultural industry to boost intracontinental trade of agricultural products. Director-General, FAO, José Graziano da Silva stated this on the sidelines of the just-concluded United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of
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CATAS boosts farmers capacity on cassava, pepper cultivation
Towards increasing the revenue base of farmers and achieve the country’s diversification dream, the China Academy of Tropical Agriculture Sciences (CATAS), in collaboration with Green Agriculture West Africa Nigeria Limited (GAWAL) held a training course on cassava processing and pepper cultivation technology, with 100 participants from different agencies and organisations. Deputy General Manager of GAWAL,
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