Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn
•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […]
Planting Season begins February 28 ― NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Feb. 28, as the onset of planting season for 2022. This is contained in agency’s 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) report, presented by the Aviation Minister, Sen. Hadi Sirika on Tuesday in Abuja. According to NiMet, the earliest onset of the planting season is expected to begin by […]
Agric Minister tasks department on sensitizing farmers for effective soil testing
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Monday, tasked Department of Agric Land and Climate Change Management Services on sensitizing farmers on soil testing for effective crop and livestock production
Rising cost of maize frustrating poultry farming — Gen Ihejirika
Former Chief of Army Staff COAS Lt Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, has lamented the rising cost of maize, saying it has made poultry farming an unprofitable enterprise in Nigeria.
There are parallels to be drawn between banking and agribusiness — Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi, agripreneur
Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi is a sales and marketing expert with specialization in market research, product development, sustainable relationship and people management, garnered over a decade in the finance industry; where she won several awards for her outstanding performance and contribution to the income growth of her organization.
Food security: MAAN erects maize pyramid as loan repayment to CBN’s ABP
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Maize Association of Nigeria, MAAN, erected maize pyramid in Kaduna State as part of its loan repayment under Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) for 2021 wet season farming. This was made known by the National President, MAAN, Dr Abubakar Bello, while explaining that the maize showcased was […]
