By Gabriel Ewepu – Keffi Over 1, 000 young people have subscribed to the newly launched Ga’atevest App within two weeks, created by Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator, NFGCS, Mr. Retson Tedheke, while stressing that Nigeria and Nigerians should take agriculture seriously following recent development in […]

Katsina State Government has identified Tiger Nuts, Hibiscus Sorrel (Zobo) and Sesame Seeds for export. Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari said this in his keynote address during Katsina State Special Day at the ongoing 41st edition of Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday in Kaduna. The theme of the event was:  ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Potentials […]

Dedicates award to Yala, Cross River farmers By Gabriel Ewepu A rising entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro-Hub Investment Nigeria Limited, Chief Paul Santus, weekend, bagged the prestigious Cross River State Spirit of  Enterprise Award 2020. Santuscom Agro-Hub is the producer of the popular Ogoja Rice and other organic food products in the country. […]

Agriculture stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja promised to collaborate with relevant authorities to fight sharp practices in the fertiliser subsector. The stakeholders at the Public Presentation and unveiling of the National Fertiliser Quality (Control) Act, 2019, said the law was a major breakthrough in ensuring corrupt elements were fished out and punished. Alh. Kabiru Fara, […]

Charges fertiliser blenders on national security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Tuesday, unveiled the National Fertiliser Quality Control Act to boost farmers’ productivity and to curb the production of adulterated fertilisers. Presentation of the Act was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, in Abuja. Nanono also appreciated […]