Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warns
By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential carbon credit earnings to foreign consultants and technical experts unless it urgently develops the skilled workforce needed to participate in the rapidly expanding global carbon market, a climate finance expert has warned. The warning comes at a time when carbon credits are […]
Organic method of farming Ginger’ll address challenges – Madaki
The National President of Ginger Association of Nigeria, Mr. Gagarin Madaki, has said that organic method of farming Ginger was the best way of addressing challenges faced by ginger farmers in the country.
Nigeria ranks first in cassava production, yet imports – ICSAN
Although Nigeria is ranked number one in cassava production globally, she imported about $54,200 in cassava in 2022, becoming the 121st largest importer of cassava in the world.
Food production: Agric Ministry moves to identify, capture data of genuine farmers
FOLLOWING the infiltration and criminal activities of ‘political farmers’ in the agricultural sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sunday, disclosed moves to identify and capture data of genuine farmers in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, for accurate records and well directed interventions.
We ‘ll revamp livestock production to boost local economy – Gov Kefas
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Kefas Agbu, has said his administration has commenced the remodeling of livestock farming and production in order to improve local economy and strengthen the livestock value chain across the state.
Food prices to crash in 180 days – Agric Minister
AS Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash.
