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.
COVID-19 Pandemic: FAO urges govts to keep food chain alive, avoid crisis
Says over 113 million people experiencing acute hunger By Gabriel Ewepu The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, Monday, urged governments in countries affected by the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic to keep the food chain alive in order to avoid the food crisis. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General, FAO, QU Dongyu while […]
Farmers laud Obaseki’s sustained investment in agriculture
Smallholder farmers in Edo State have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration for its investment in the state’s agriculture sector, noting that the sustained investment will further complement the government’s efforts at attaining food sufficiency, driving job creation and improving livelihoods. The commendation came on the heels of the commencement of tilling, harrowing, ploughing, among […]
Coronavirus: AFAN President charges members on food production, safety measure
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Architect Ibrahim Kabir, Thursday, charged members to take responsibility to produce more food for Nigerians during this period of Coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak. Kabir stated this in a chat with Vanguard while urging members to maintain a high level of preventive measures […]
FG resolves to galvanise agric sector with technological innovations
As Gov Ayade moves to occupy 1st spot in cocoa production By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, weekend, resolved to galvanise the agricultural sector with technological innovations to boost food production, create wealth and generate employment for young people. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammed Nanono, during […]
COVID-19: AFAN calls on FG to reappraise food production
Urges members to take proactive measures against infections By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19, in the country, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Sunday, called on the Federal Government to urgently appraise food production in the country in order to avoid food crisis. The call was made in a […]
