Nigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study
…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks By Gabriel Ewepu and Cynthia Alo A new study has shown that about 69 per cent of farmers and farm workers in Nigeria are exposed […]
FG maps out 30 grazing reserves for NLTP project implementation
Says pastoralists ready to stop migration Charges State Govts to embrace plan By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the conflict between herders and farmers continues to rage, the Federal Government has disclosed mapping out 30 grazing reserves for implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Plan, NLTP, as a lasting solution to the crisis. This was […]
Agriculture: Akwa Ibom’s second oil
In line with his determination to diversify the economy away from oil, Governor Udom Emmanuel led administration is investing massively in agriculture. Talk of Akwa Ibom without oil in the nearest future, this is it.
Panel indicts GAR in Liberia’s Upper Guinea deforestation
Palm oil giant Golden Agri-Resources, GAR, committed widespread deforestation over a thousand hectares of forest, including endangered species habitat and important wetlands.
FG to boost cocoa production, export with jute bag factories
Assures farmers free agricultural inputs, training By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed moves to boost cocoa production and export with jute bag-producing factories. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, yesterday, made this known during a courtesy visit by the leadership of Cocoa Association of Nigeria, CAN, at his […]
RIFAN urges FG to introduce additional measures on rice production, processing
The Bauchi State chapter of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged the Federal Government to introduce additional measures that will enhance rice production and processing in the country. Alhaji Yahaya Adamu, the Chairman of the association in Bauchi State, made the appeal in an interview with Newsmen in Bauchi on Friday. Adamu […]
FG moves to galvanise mechanized farming, others with $1.2bn loan
By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed moves to galvanize mechanized farming and other aspects of agriculture with $1.3 billion loans under the Green Initiative project in order to boost food security, availability, affordability, and job creation across various value chains. This was made known by the Special Senior […]
Farmers in Rivers receive boost from Foundation on new approach to food production
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Farmers in Rivers State have received a boost from a non-profit making organization, Skills Outside School Foundation, SOSF, on a new approach to food production. This was contained in a statement signed by the Media and Communication Officer, SOSF, Benny Atsua, where it explained the essence of the Foundation reaching […]
FG moves to galvanise mechanized farming, others with $1.2bn loan
By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang THE Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed moves to galvanize mechanized farming and other aspects of agriculture with $1.2 billion loan under the Green Initiative project in order to boost food security, availability, affordability and job creation across various value chains. This was made known by the Special Senior Adviser to […]
Nigeria imported N2.2trn wheat in 4 years — Agric Minister
By Bashir Bello – Kano Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono says the country in the last four years has imported wheat worth about N2.2 trillion. This was as he said the Federal government has put measures in place to change the narrative while calling on farmers to increase their yield to […]
Cashew value chain receives boost as FG, US sign MoU to increase productivity
Targets $10m investment As cashew emerges 2nd foreign exchange earner, generates $500m By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Cashew production and export received a boost at the weekend, as the Federal Government and the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, West Africa PRO-Cashew Project, signed Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to develop the nation’s cashew industry. This […]
