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.
NAIC urges farmers to embrace insurance policies to enhance their produce
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), has urged farmers in the country to key into its various insurance policies to improve the agriculture value chain. Mrs Folashade Joseph, the Managing Director of NAIC, made the call at a sensitisation workshop for farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Monday. “By so doing, the […]
Cross River Govt set to honour Ofana with ‘Food Hero Awards 2020’
By Gabriel Ewepu The Cross River State Government has disclosed the nomination of Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro – hub Investment Nigeria Limited, Chief Ofana Paul Santus, for ‘Food Hero’ Award 2020. This was stated in a letter signed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ntufam Owuna, with subject ‘Nomination for […]
NASC expresses optimism over policy document on seeds production, mgt
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, on Friday, expressed optimism over a policy document on seeds production and management to serve as a reference point in identifying varieties. This was expressed in an address by the Director-General, NASC, Dr Philip Ojo, at a one-day ‘Stakeholders’ Review and Validation Workshop on […]
FG establishes 2 Songhai-styled integrated farm projects in Edo
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) on Sunday launched two integrated farm projects in Okpe and Uneme Nekhua both in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo as part of the Federal Government’s efforts at boosting agriculture in the country.
LASG partners Ecobank to uplift artisanal fisheries value chain
Lagos State Government is partnering with Ecobank Nigeria Plc, in the development of artisanal fisheries value chain.
APPEALS: 2021 will be tough for food production, supply— Lagos govt
By Jimoh Babatunde Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, has called on farmers in the state to brace up to fill the expected gap in food supply to the state next year. She made the call at the graduation of the third batch of 50 beneficiaries under the aquaculture, poultry and rice value chains […]
FPIC, palm oil firm and the women of Okomu
It was in recognition of the socio-economic dislocations industrial expansions can cause locals that the principle of Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) came into being.
Give priority to agriculture, minister advises Nigerians
Mr Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, says there is the need for Nigerians to accord agriculture its prime position as a good replacement for the dwindling crude oil. Nanono gave the advice in Owerri at a one-day workshop organised for maize growers and processors by the Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers […]
Lagos APPEALS sets rules for farmers’ financial contracts
By Jimoh Babatunde Lagos State Agro-Processing Productivity, Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support, APPEALS, has revealed that it will ensure that farmers do not get into financial contracts that they will not be committed to. The State Project Coordinator, APPEALS, Mrs Oluranti Sageo-Oviebo, disclosed this at the graduation of the first batch of 50 beneficiaries under […]
Niger Govt pledges support to small scale farmers
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger says his administration will fully support small scale farmers in the state to enhance their productivity in the interest of residents and Nigerians.
44th National Council on Agric on Dec 16 wrongly timed
By Arc Kabir Ibrahim The annual National Council on Agriculture is normally convened in the first quarter or at the most in April when the farmers are preparing to embark on working the land but certainly not in December when they are harvesting and marketing their produce. The first quarter timing of the National event […]
Food security: Nasarawa govt distributes 38 trucks of fertilizer to farmers
By David Odama – Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has procured 38 and distributed 31 trucks of fertilizers to farmers across the 13 local government and 18 development areas in order to boost food security in the state. Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor Alanana Otaki disclosed this when he appeared before the state House of Assembly […]
Conflict Resolution: UN-POLAC appoints Ofana Int’l Peace Advocate
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre, UN-POLAC, on Wednesday, appointed the Santuscom Agro-Hub Investment Nigeria Limited, Chief Paul Santus Ofana, as International Peace Advocate. The appointment was disclosed in a statement released by Trustees of POLAC, which explained that the basis of appointing the rising agribusiness entrepreneur is because […]
Insecurity: Women farmers to hold town hall meeting Dec 9
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Women Farmers under the auspices of Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria, SWOFON, Tuesday, disclosed holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in Abuja overgrowing and worrisome insecurity issues that affect food production and security. This was made known by the National President, SWOFON, Mary Afan, […]
Agribusiness: NALDA moves to reactivate 300 hectares of abandoned farmland
As Fed College of Horticulture donates 100 hectares of land By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, has commenced moves to reactivate 300 hectares of abandoned farmland in Gombe State to engage and empower young people. The move was led by the Executive Secretary, NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, who visited […]
