FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through the Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme.
Nigeria’s food system can leverage on AfDB’s support for (NASC), the seed system
By Arc Kabir Ibrahim A veritable seed system sprouting from a fully developed and supported EGS( Early generation seed), FS( foundation seed), and CS( certified seed) production program will unleash a realizable and markedly sustainable food system in Nigeria if properly implemented. The AfDB led by our own Dr Adewunmi Adesina, a world-renown Agricultural Economist, […]
A year after border closure: Stakeholders speak on rice production
When President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the partial closure of the land borders in August last year due to massive smuggling activities, especially rice, many saw it as a fulfilment of one of his campaign promises to increase local production of rice.
Getting farmers adopt good agricultural practice is challenging— Olunowo
Mr Dayo Olunowo, Managing Director, Agricapital Ltd, Ibadan, in this interview with some journalists, says agribusiness can only be sustainable if farmers can plant according to off-takers product standard, specification and packaging method.
Buhari approves 5,000mts of maize to support poultry industry
With subsidized rate of N90, 000 By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following hardship faced by poultry farmers, President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, approved the release of 5,000 metric tonnes of maize from the National Strategic Grains Reserve, NSGR, to support the Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, in order to mitigate the challenge of affordability of feed. […]
Don says inconsistency of policies hinders agricultural business in Nigeria
Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), says inconsistency of policies hinders agricultural business in the country. Ndaeyo, Professor of Agricultural in the university gave the remarks at the World Coconut Day celebration in Uyo on Wednesday, with the theme: Invest in Coconut to Save the World”. Also read: […]
