Farmers in tale of woes over flooding
By Cynthia Alo There are indications that farmers may have suffered huge losses following recent heavy rains that created flooding of farmlands across the country. Vanguard AgroBiz findings reveal that many farmers across the country are now battling with the impact on survival of their farming businesses. The situation may worsen as the Nigeria Hydrological […]
Obaseki expands Agripreneur scheme to cover piggery, cassava,oil palm production
In a move to sustain the Agripreneur Scheme designed to boost food security and create wealth for farmers in the state, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expanded the scheme to cover piggery, cassava and oil palm production, in more locations in the state. Obaseki disclosed after attending the annual thanksgiving service of Omega […]
Jos consumers urge Plateau Govt. to check re-bagging of local rice
Some consumers in Jos have called on Plateau Government to check the prevailing re-bagging of local rice by some dealers of the commodity in the city, describing the practice as unpatriotic. The buyers who spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said many of the traders were opening the standard sack of the […]
Provost hails Buhari for support to Ebonyi Federal Agric College
Prof. Justina Mgbada, Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi state, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government’s numerous supports to the institution. Mgbada, who gave the commendation on Saturday in an interview with newsmen, stressed that the support had made the institution achieve most of its goals. The provost said that the […]
RIFAN recovers N35m CBN ABP loan in Niger
The Niger State chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Saturday said that it had recovered N35 million Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) loan from its members in the state. Alhaji Idris Abini, RIFAN’s state chairman made the dislosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. READ ALSO: […]
Stone Free Rice: Farmers, millers call for patience
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on Nigerians to exercise patience and understanding for the process involved in local rice production to be perfected. Mr Ibrahim Kabiru, President of AFAN, made this call on Friday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The AFAN was reacting to complaints by […]
