More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
Agribusiness: GIZ, GIAE, IITA synergize to up-scale maize, cassava production
Target massive wealth, job creation among farmers By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria braces up for agribusiness breakthrough, the Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector Program (GIAE) – Nigeria funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has synergised to […]
FG to increase agric extension workforce to 75,000
Flags off nationwide 4-day training of agric extension workers Says lack of extension workers responsible for rejection of agric produces By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Monday, disclosed moves to increase agricultural extension workforce to 75, 000 along various value chains towards efficient food production and self-sufficiency in line with global best practices. […]
FG to increase agric extension workforce to 75,000
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja The Federal Government, Monday, disclosed moves to increase agricultural extension workforce to 75, 000 along various value chains towards efficient food production and self-sufficiency in line with global best practices. This was made known by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, while flagging off the training of extension […]
NDE trains 50 Delta youths in Agriculture
THE National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has trained 50 Delta youths in Agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme Loan, ASMISLOAN.
Rice farmers in Kebbi producing 4m tonnes annually — RIFAN
The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammed Sahabi-Augie on Sunday said the total rice output produced annually in the state has reached over four million tonnes. Sahabi-Augie told some students on excursion at the Zauro Rice Pyramid near Birnin Kebbi, that the rise in production was as a result of […]
FG, stakeholders synergise to up-scale sorghum production, dominate int’l market
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria currently occupies third place in global sorghum production after the United States of America and India, the Federal Government and stakeholders, weekend, synergized and brainstormed to up-scale sorghum production and how to dominate the international market. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information, Theodore […]
We did not divert N3bn CBN Agric loan, scheme ongoing, says Bayelsa Govt
The Bayelsa Government on Saturday denied allegations that the N3 billion Agriculture loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was diverted by government officials. Mr David Alagoa, Bayelsa Commissioner for Agriculture in a radio programme monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa described the allegations as false, baseless and childish. Dr […]
Foodstuff Supply Blockade: AFAN blames institutional failure, inequity
Commends Buhari’s intervention, others By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, blamed institutional failure for the blockade of foodstuff supply and transportation to Southern Nigeria as the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria, AUFCDN, embarked on the protest over factors militating against their business. Speaking with […]
ACF expresses concern over stoppage of food supply to South
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed concern over the decision of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers to halt movements of food items from the North to the South. The ACF made the observation in a statement issued by its National Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbe, and made it available to News Agency […]
We’re treating agriculture as moneymaking business — FG
Charges experts to brainstorm on new ways in achieving food security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Tuesday, assured that agriculture is being treated as moneymaking business and to create wealth for agribusiness players. The assurance was made in a keynote address delivered by Regional Director, North Central, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and […]
Agri Capital lists crops to bridge farmer-industry gaps, urges industrialisation
Farmers in Nigeria have been urged to produce crops and other produce based on guided industrial demands to reduce gluts, marketing challenges, gross importation and capital flight, as well as to build economic resilience based on agriculture. Nigeria is deficient in production of most crops, and industrialists do capitailise on this to import virtually all […]
Flour firm pledges to assist FG achieve food sufficiency
Crown Flour Mill, a subsidiary of Olam Group, has reiterated its commitment to assist the Federal Government achieve sustainable food sufficiency in the country.
25,000 liters of urine from over 5,000 rabbits to serve as organic fertilizer — NALDA
To boost rice, maize production By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, weekend, disclosed harvest of 25, 000 liters of urine from over 5000 rabbits will serve as organic fertilizer. The disclosure was made by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Prince Paul Ikonne, in Owerri, Imo State, […]
We’re on mission to increase capacity in wheat production — Nanono
Partners Crown Flour Mills By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria seeks ways to be self-sufficient in essential agricultural commodities, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, weekend, disclosed mission to increase capacity in wheat production. This was contained in a statement signed by Director, Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, […]
Agribusiness: Firm set to unlock estimated over $80bn South West GDP, agric potential
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As agriculture continues to take centre stage in Nigeria’s march to economic diversification, a firm called Odua Investments Company Limited, Thursday, disclosed moves to unlock estimated South West Gross Domestic Product, GDP, worth over $80 billion and galvanize its huge agricultural potential. The move was made known in a statement […]
