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.
FG to explore opportunities in Potato Value Chain
The Federal Government is to explore opportunities within the Potato Value Chain to further achieve food nutrition and security in the country, official says. Hajia Karima Babangida, the Director of Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated this at the Potato Value Chain Stakeholders’ Workshop on adoption utilisation of OFSP […]
Ogun most suitable for Special Agricultural Processing Zone — AFDB, IFAD
Ogun State has been described as the most suitable place for the African Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (AFDB/IFAD) Special Agricultural-Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme, the coordinators have said
Agribusiness: NASC charges stakeholders to abide by Seed Act 2019
Assures conducive environment for seed biz to thrive Says violators of Act’ll be jailed By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Tuesday, charged stakeholders to abide by the National Agricultural Seeds Council Act 2019, for their operations according to best global practices. The charge was given in an address by Director-General, […]
Nigeria’s dairy product importation stands at $1.5bn — Nanono
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, Tuesday, disclosed that Nigeria’s dairy product importation stands at $1.5 billion
Wet Season Farming: Farmers express worry over high prices of fertilizers, availability
As wet season farming is around the corner, farmers under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, yesterday, expressed worry over high prices of fertilizers and availability
