Farmers in tale of woes over flooding
By Cynthia Alo There are indications that farmers may have suffered huge losses following recent heavy rains that created flooding of farmlands across the country. Vanguard AgroBiz findings reveal that many farmers across the country are now battling with the impact on survival of their farming businesses. The situation may worsen as the Nigeria Hydrological […]
Green Sahara Farms, 6 others join CBA on bio-economy acceleration
A Nigerian firm, Green Sahara Farms, GSF, and six other organisations joined the Circular Bio-economy Alliance, CBA, on global bio-economy acceleration
Ministry of Agric signs MoU with NiMET on seasonal climate predictions
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Nigerian, Meteorological Agency, NiMET, Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on seasonal climate prediction to boost farming activities across the country
Ahead of International Women’s Day, FAO calls for women traders to be included in AfCFTA
March 8 is marked around the world as International Women’s Day. For many women in Africa, including those in the agriculture sector, it will be just another day where invisible barriers hold them back from their true potential
16,000 farmers benefit from Sokoto state-subsidized farm inputs in 2022 — Commissioner
SOKOTO- In its build to boost agricultural production, the Sokoto state government said 16,000 farmers have been enlisted to benefit from its free improved seeds and subsidized agricultural inputs to be distributed this year.
Man, 45, in court over alleged destruction of N60m maize farm
A 45-year-old man, Timothy Akinsanya, on Thursday appeared before an Ede Magistrates’ Court, Osun, over alleged destruction and malicious damage to a maize farm worth N60 million. Akinsanya, of no fixed address, is facing a three-count charge bothering on conspiracy, breach of the public peace, and malicious damage. The prosecutor, Insp Rasak Lamidi, told the […]
