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.
Yobe irrigation farmers seek government’s support
Some irrigation farmers in Damaturu, Yobe, on Tuesday appealed to the government to support them with water pumps and other farm inputs to enhance the state agricultural revitalization programme. The farmers made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Mamudu Sani, a farmer in Damaturu, said floods had adversely affected […]
Gov Emmanuel to increase investment in Agriculture
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has emphasized the need for all to invest in any aspect of Agriculture for sustainable development and wealth creation in the state and country as a whole.
Borders closure: God’s answer to poultry farmers’ prayers, says farmer
A poultry farmer, Mr Joel Oduware, has lauded the Federal Government for the closure of the nation’s borders, describing the development as God’s answer to the prayers of poultry farmers.
Anchor Borrowers: RIFAN to prosecute 113 loan defaulters in Daura
The Daura chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Katsina State is to prosecute 113 farmers who failed to repay loans granted them under the Anchor Borrowers Programme. Malam Nura Baure, the local RIFAN chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Daura on Tuesday that the 113 farmers had deliberately refused […]
Closure of land borders will improve economy – RIFAN
Alhaji Muhammad Augie, the Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), says the closure of Nigeria’s land borders will help to improve the country’s economy. Augie, the Chairman of RIFAN in Kebbi state made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. He said that closure […]
3 killed, 8 injured over farmland in Nasarawa
NO Fewer than three persons have been confirmed killed and eight others injured as a clash over farmland erupted in Mada station of Agidi Development Area of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area in Nasarawa State.
AFAN secures market for sesame farmers in Daura
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State says it has secured stable market for sesame produced in the area during the current farming season.
Edo govt, Veterinary Association partner to boost livestock production
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government will strengthen partnership with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association to boost livestock production in the state. The governor stated this when he received executive members of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, at Government House, in Benin […]
Minister pledges to place priority on funding of agricultural research
Alhaji Muhamad Sabo-Nanono, Minister of Agriculture, on Friday, says the ministry will give priority to funding of agricultural research institutes above construction of structures. The minister stated this in an interview with newsmen while on tour of facilities at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State. He commended NAPRI for prudent […]
Flood destroys 3,000 farmlands in Jigawa —AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Jigawa on Friday says reoccurring flood has destroyed over 3,000 farmlands in Guri Local Government Area of the state. Alhaji Yakubu Dolon-Zugo,AFAN Chairman in the area, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Guri, that farm produce destroyed by the flood included rice, cotton, sesame, maize, and […]
