FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through the Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme.
NASS pushes for separate Agric budget
THE National Assembly at the weekend, pushed for separate agricultural budget for speedy release of funds to boost performance, productivity and food security in the country.
C-River factory to process cocoa in West Africa sub-region for export
THE 50,000 tons per annum cocoa processing factory in Cross River State, equipped with modern facilities, is set to process cocoa beans from the state and neighbouring West African countries such as Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea for export.
Edo Govt to invest N5bn in Agric sector
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration will invest over N5 billion in the agricultural sector to create more jobs and guarantee food security in the state.
Edo Agric Fair: Obaseki urges intensive extension service to expose farmers to new technologies
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for intensive extension service that will link farmers to new technologies and research information, adding that the country’s agricultural sector has continued to suffer due to poor farming practices.
Kogi farmers to benefit from $200m World Bank project
Kogi State farmers have been listed amongst the benefiting states for the World Bank $200m Agro Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support Project (APPEALS).
FG charges committee on sustainable road-map over concerns on GM-Seeds
ABUJA- THE Federal Government, yesterday, charged the National Agricultural Seeds Council Institutional Biosafety Committee, NASC-IBC, on coming up with sustainable road-map to properly handle concerns over Genetically Modified seeds, GM-Seeds in the agricultural sector.
We have disbursed over N30 billion to agribusiness in the past 5 years — Sankey
Financing has been identified as a major challenge facing agricultural development in the country today, with many arguing that once farmers and other stakeholders in the sector have access to financing that the country can conveniently feed itself.
2019 farming season: Anambra Govt. to invest N2bn – Gov. Obiano
The Anambra Government has concluded plans to invest over N2 billion on land development, provision of facilities and inputs to farmers in the 2019 farming season.
Ogbeh laments only 2% irrigation practice in Nigeria
The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Monday, linked low irrigation practice as one of the setbacks to agricultural production in Nigeria, putting it at only two per cent.
Why most agribusinesses fail in Nigeria —Toromade Francis
AN Agribusiness Consultant and Director of Marketing, Rome Business School, Toromade Francis , Nigeria, has revealed that most agribusinesses fail in Nigeria because farm owners and investors focus mainly on the technical aspect of the business without paying much attention to acquiring the cognitive managerial skills.
