In a bid to offer solutions to the problems facing the dairy sector in West Africa and develop a sustainable business model for the dairy industry in the sub-region, European and West African dairy farmers had a two-day multi-stakeholder roundtable conference to discuss new business models with the aim of creating employment and profit for the local dairy farmers in West Africa on Wednesday in Abuja.

THE Lagos State Government has, through the State Waterways Authority, LASWA, donated 25 life jackets to representatives of fishermen associations in the state as part of measures to boost safety on waterways during operation.

Those who came for the mega hydroponics training organised in Abuja by BIC Farms got more than they bargained for as the session afforded them a first-hand knowledge of the practicability of soil-less farming and were shown how to propagate the biggest discovery of modern agriculture. They were given male and female spurs of the […]

SLEY Group of Companies is changing lives. A holding company, its subsidiaries include Ksley Mega Vision, Ksley Mega Microfinance Bank and Ksley Mega Farms. Ksley Mega Lottery and Ksley Mega University are expected to commence operation soon.

THE National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, has disclosed plan to establish first Centre of Excellence for Seed Industry, CoESI, to boost research and production of various seeds for farmers in the country.

The resounding message from this year’s World Food Day celebrations in Rome and in many countries is that climate change, hunger and poverty must be addressed together in order to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the international community.

THE African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AAFT, and Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, have succeeded in developing insect pest resistant cowpea called Maruca and for bumper harvest by farmers.

THE Federal Government has denied insinuations that it had completely banned rice importation into the country, saying that it only restricted the importation of the product through the designated Sea Ports.

THE African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AAFT, and Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, have succeeded in developing insect pest resistant cowpea against an insect called Maruca and for bumper harvest by farmers.

THE Vice President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Sani Dangote, alleged that Federal Government’s indecision has slowed down local production of tomatoes in the country.

The African Union Commission in collaboration with the NEPAD Agency recently held a technical validation meeting for a Continental Agribusiness Strategy and a framework, operational structure, and implementation business plan for a continental African agribusiness apex body.

THE Federal Government, Thursday, stated that it is planning an agriculture-focused financial institution that would be owned by both the Federal Government, farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

MINISTER of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has called on farmers and food handlers to always carry out periodic examination of their products, to avoid fungal contamination in order to protect public health, and secure good market for Nigeria’s agro-commodities.

VARIOUS calls by the Government on the need for Nigerian youths to take to agriculture might go unheeded if the necessary information on how to access land and finance are not readily available. This was the position of the Assistant Pastor in charge of Lagos Province 48 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor […]

FOOD and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General José Graziano da Silva has said that declining prices could thwart international efforts to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty unless steps are taken to guarantee decent incomes and livelihoods for small-scale producers.