The Federal Government says it is planning to ban the importation of milk in the next two to three years in the country. Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said this at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum, in Abuja. Nanono said that the government had the mechanism with effective […]

By Gabriel Ewepu THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, yesterday, said Federal Government’s Agricultural Mechanisation Programme will fail without farmers’ involvement. Nanono stated this during a courtesy visit by the newly elected All Farmers Association, AFAN, executive led by its President, Farouk Mudi, in Abuja. He said it has become imperative for […]

…as farmers get N40.5m in Edo North The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Agriculture and Food Security programme, Prince Joe Okojie, has said the state government is supporting agripreneurs in the state with training and grants as part of a deliberate policy to ensure sustainable growth and development of the state’s economy. […]

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending, NIRSAL, on Wednesday, said corrupt elements that sponsored protesters to storm its head office in Abuja cannot stop Federal Government’s agricultural reforms. This was contained in a Statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, NIRSAL, Anne Ihugba, where the organization […]

We commend NIRSAL for facilitating over N100bn to farmers — AFAN By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, Wednesday, disclosed of assisting 8 million farmers with its new AgroGeocooperative concept to lift them out of poverty through the 21st-century agribusiness practice. This was made known by the […]

To dump 2m fingerlings in May Targets massive fish production in six months By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS, has disclosed embarking on the N20 million dam project for irrigation and massive fish production. The disclosure was made by the National Coordinator, NFGCS, Mr. Retson Tedheke while speaking […]

 Says programme will eliminate open grazing By Gabriel Ewepu – Keffi The Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS, on Thursday, initiated the Hydroponic Livestock Fodder Programme, HLFP, to eliminate open grazing and persistent herders/farmers clashes in the country. This progrmame was made known by the National Coordinator, NFGCS, Mr. Retson Tedheke, while speaking on […]

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it is partnering with strategic stakeholders to strengthen the agricultural sector of the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Alhaji Abdulhafiz Alkali made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Wednesday. Alkali said that the new national […]

By Gabriel Ewepu – Keffi Over 1, 000 young people have subscribed to the newly launched Ga’atevest App within two weeks, created by Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator, NFGCS, Mr. Retson Tedheke, while stressing that Nigeria and Nigerians should take agriculture seriously following recent development in […]

Katsina State Government has identified Tiger Nuts, Hibiscus Sorrel (Zobo) and Sesame Seeds for export. Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari said this in his keynote address during Katsina State Special Day at the ongoing 41st edition of Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday in Kaduna. The theme of the event was:  ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Potentials […]

Dedicates award to Yala, Cross River farmers By Gabriel Ewepu A rising entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro-Hub Investment Nigeria Limited, Chief Paul Santus, weekend, bagged the prestigious Cross River State Spirit of  Enterprise Award 2020. Santuscom Agro-Hub is the producer of the popular Ogoja Rice and other organic food products in the country. […]

Agriculture stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja promised to collaborate with relevant authorities to fight sharp practices in the fertiliser subsector. The stakeholders at the Public Presentation and unveiling of the National Fertiliser Quality (Control) Act, 2019, said the law was a major breakthrough in ensuring corrupt elements were fished out and punished. Alh. Kabiru Fara, […]

Charges fertiliser blenders on national security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Tuesday, unveiled the National Fertiliser Quality Control Act to boost farmers’ productivity and to curb the production of adulterated fertilisers. Presentation of the Act was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, in Abuja. Nanono also appreciated […]

By Bashir Bello Kano and Jigawa state governments have disclosed their readiness to partner with the Republic of Serbia to establish a Joint Commission, to facilitate investment in agriculture, commerce and skills development for mutual benefit. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state and his Jigawa state counterpart, Governor Badaru Abubakar made this known during […]

As farmers soon to analyze weather conditions By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture, NIRSAL, and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, over deployment of Azure FarmBeats to boost farmers’ productivity and minimize risks. This was made known by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NIRSAL, […]