Farmers in tale of woes over flooding
By Cynthia Alo There are indications that farmers may have suffered huge losses following recent heavy rains that created flooding of farmlands across the country. Vanguard AgroBiz findings reveal that many farmers across the country are now battling with the impact on survival of their farming businesses. The situation may worsen as the Nigeria Hydrological […]
NASC assures farmers of accessing 81, 000mt of seeds for 2020 planting season
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Wednesday, assured farmers in the country of accessing 81, 000 metric tonnes of certified seeds for 20202 planting season. This was disclosed by the Director-General, NASC, Dr. Philip Ojo, in his address during a media briefing via Zoom, while speaking on what the Council […]
Ibrahim-led AFAN executive disowns Mudi
Alleges illegal registration of another AFAN By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Ibrahim led All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, executive, Tuesday, disowned the Faruk Rabiu Mudi, President of alleged illegally registered AFAN. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Kabir Ibrahim, where it alleged that Faruk Rabiu Mudi is […]
Why Fulanis deserve FG’s attention, intervention in milk production — NGFCS boss
Calls on CBN to develop rural agriculture By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Coordinator of Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS, Redson Tedheke, Sunday, said the Fulanis deserve Federal Government’s attention and intervention to increase milk production and reduce the cost of importation of the commodity. This was the assertion of the National […]
Hassan’s appointment as BoA’s acting MD signifies hope for farmers — AFAN
Seeks to own 30% shares in BoA By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, hailed the appointment of acting Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, BoA, Alwan Hassan, as it signifies hope for smallholder farmers in the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, […]
Ease of Lockdown: NAQS to fully resume export certification activities at ports
As FG grants authorization to make agro-export kinetic By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, NAQS, Friday, disclosed full resumption of export certification activities at the nation’s ports to reactivate agribusiness in the country as Federal Government eases lockdown in the fight against the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. This was made known […]
