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.
Agric COVID-19 Palliative: 6 States receive 1 tonne of seed each from IAR&T
Says deployment of biotechnology’ll boost food production By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Ahead of the 2020 planting season, the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, IAR&T, Ibadan, Wednesday, disclosed of donating one tonne of seed each to six states in South-West geopolitical zone as agricultural COVID-19 palliative. This was made known to Vanguard in a […]
FG to empower 77,400 young farmers on agric business
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it plans to empower 77,400 young farmers to engage in agricultural business. NALDA said the agricultural businesses would range from crop farming to animal husbandry across the country. Its Executive Secretary, Mr Paul Ikonne, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. NALDA was established […]
Imota Rice Mill begins operations year-end
Lagos State Government has assured residents that the multi-billion naira 32 metric ton per hour rice mill at Imota area of the state would be delivered on or before the end of the year 2020.
AFAN cautions members against adulterated fertilizers purchase
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Niger chapter, has cautioned members to be vigilante in the purchase of fertilisers in the state. The call followed rumours of the sale of adulterated fertilizers by unscrupulous persons and already in circulation in the state. Alhaji Shehu Galadima, the state chairman, AFAN gave the warning on Saturday in […]
Buhari’s 5 years administration satisfactory — AFAN
Demands shake-up in Ministry of Agric, others By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Saturday, rated President Muhammadu Buhari’s five years administration satisfactory. This was stated by the National President, AFAN, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, while speaking with Sunday Vanguard on the success and failure of Buhari’s administration as he marked […]
