FG coming with major agric reforms to boost food production, cut inflation — ADENLE
The Federal Government (FG) has proposed sweeping reforms in the agricultural sector, including digitalisation, mechanisation and improved coordination among government agencies in the sector, to boost food production, reduce food inflation and strengthen food security. Senior Special Adviser on Agricultural Innovation to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Professor Ademola Adenle, disclosed this […]
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 […]
