Nigeria fights to save N1.4trn agro exports
...Exporters say they are 80% ready…FG struggles with its role By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing over $1 billion, about N1.4 trillion, in annual earnings from agro exports if it fails to meet the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, EUDR, deadline of December 30, 2026. The EUDR requires that commodities entering the EU market, including cocoa, […]
Otti advocates increased attention on cashew production to boost economy
Gov Alex Otti of Abia State has advocated increased production of cashew as a means of foreign exchange earner to boost the economy of Nigeria.
FG recruits 1,650 agric scientists to boost food production – ARCN
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, ARCN, Friday, disclosed Federal Government’s recruitment of 1,550 agricultural scientists to boost food production and security.
Nigeria can earn $60m annually from donkey production – Farmers
The National Association of Donkey Farmers (NADFAMS), says the country can generate more than 60 million dollars annually and provide jobs for millions of youths through production of donkeys.
5m Nigerians benefit from FG/IFAD programmes – Minister
The Federal Government says over five million smallholder farmers have benefitted from the IFAD-supported agricultural programmes in the country.
2023/24 Dry Season Farming: FG targets 1.25m tonnes of wheat production
THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Saturday, disclosed Federal Government’s target of 1,250,000 million tonnes of wheat production for the 2023/2024 dry season farming.
