FG targets $500m import savings with new palm oil estates
The Federal Government has unveiled a coordinated plan to revive Nigeria’s palm oil industry, aiming to cut import bills by up to $500 million annually through a public-private investment model built on large-scale estates and downstream processing.
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.
EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness
“In particular, it will work with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy.”
Over $10 billion provided for agric in past 8-yrs — AfDB
“Unlocking Africa’s vast renewable energy sources and assuring energy supply, access and security, is central to Africa’s economic prosperity. Africa still has close to 600 million people without access to electricity.”
Firm, Johnvents industries partner to boost Nigeria’s cocoa production, export capacity
The lnternational Finance Corporation and an agribusiness group, Johnvents Industries Limited, have announced a partnership to expand the company’s cocoa processing operations and increase its export capacity to global markets.
Agric Ministry wades in to combat ‘tomato ebola’
“A significant number of our tomato farms have been affected by a severe infestation known as Tomato Ebola or Tomato Leaf Miner. This has drastically reduced the availability of tomatoes and contributed to rising costs.”
Agric Ministry alerts Nigerians over outbreak of poison in trade animals
“The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security hereby alerts the General Public on the outbreak of poison in trade animals which occurred at Mandate Cattle Market, located near College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies at Adewole, Ilorin, Kwara State.”
Agro firm creates jobs for youths with home farming kits
In a landmark move to address food security challenges and foster youth employment opportunities, Zenith Energy Enzymes, has announced the launch of the Home Farming for All Kits.
Agric sector generates over N7trn annually to Lagos GDP – Commissioner, Olusanya
The agricultural sector contributes over N7 trillion annually to Lagos State’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in the food sustainability and security system policy of the state, according to the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya.
Farm launches foundation to enhance quality of life in Ekiti
“The launch of the Agbeyewa Farms Community Development Foundation marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to serving and empowering the people of Ekiti State,” stated Dele Odufuye.”
