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.
Kano, Jigawa disclose readiness to partner Serbia on agriculture, others
By Bashir Bello Kano and Jigawa state governments have disclosed their readiness to partner with the Republic of Serbia to establish a Joint Commission, to facilitate investment in agriculture, commerce and skills development for mutual benefit. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state and his Jigawa state counterpart, Governor Badaru Abubakar made this known during […]
NIRSAL, Microsoft sign MoU to boost farm productivity
As farmers soon to analyze weather conditions By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture, NIRSAL, and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, over deployment of Azure FarmBeats to boost farmers’ productivity and minimize risks. This was made known by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NIRSAL, […]
Group trains 8000 youths on Agriculture in kwara
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A group of young agribusiness experts in Kwara state said it has trained over 8000 unemployed youths with gainful employment across the state in the last two years thereby promoting agriculture in t ste. The organisation, under the aegis of Heart and Capital Limited,based in Ilorin which said the initiative was […]
AFAN, Institute partner on new farming methods, soil analysis
Farming: The Kaduna State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will partner the Institute of Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to boost food production in the state. Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, the state Chairman of the Association made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in […]
Agriculture commissioners call for ban on use of paraquat in Nigeria
Some commissioners for agriculture have called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) to ban the use of paraquat for weed control in the country. Paraquat is a chemical herbicide or weed killer that is highly toxic and used all over the world. It is also known by the brand name Gramoxone. […]
