Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn
•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […]
Mechanization, digital solutions‘ll boost agricultural production in Nigeria — AATF
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AATF, said mechanisation and digital solutions will boost agricultural productivity, accelerated market access, informed pricing, financing opportunities, and result-oriented extension services in Nigeria. AATF made this known in its agricultural programme overview for African farmers, where it pointed out that the agricultural sector of Sub-Saharan […]
Obaseki restates commitment to economic diversification, food security, others
Says agric devt a legacy project The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed that his government remains committed to economic diversification, assuring that the state would continue to initiate and implement policies targeted at boosting the agricultural sector and ensuring food security. The governor, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said his […]
Agric ministry give reasons for seizing of donkey skin in Nigeria
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services, an arm of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, has explained its invasion of donkey skins processing camps across the federation and seizing the same from owners. The Director of the agency, Dr. Olusegun Awoyini, said, “it is now an offense against the law for anybody […]
COVID-19: Investors need to put resources into food production — Paul
….our focus on Ogoja Rice investment remains paramount By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro Hub, Ofana Paul, Wednesday, said investors need to put in resources into food production amid the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Ofana made the assertion in a statement signed by the Media Consultant to […]
FG signs MoU to curb risks in transporting agricultural produce
The Federal Government on Friday signed a tripartite agreement for insurance to tackle the risks of transporting agricultural produce across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the MoU, which is on implementation of National Transit Insurance Scheme (NATIS), is between NAIC, Nigeria Association of Agricultural Produce Dealers (NAAPD) and Association of Local […]
