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 […]
Dairy farmer urges young graduates to embrace cattle farming
Mr. Suraj Ajiboye, Chief Executive Director, SMAP Farms Ltd, has urged young graduates to explore diversification to deal with changing times and embrace the new technology of cattle rearing. Ajiboye said this at a 5-day International workshop on Animal-Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ARTs) in Africa, organised by the National Biotechnological Development Agency (NABDA) on Thursday […]
Anchor borrowers’ programme: Jigawa RIFAN to drag loan defaulters to court
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Jigawa, said it would institute legal action against its members, who failed to repay farm inputs loan they received under the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. Alhaji Adamu Maigoro, the RIFAN’s chairman in the state told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Hadejia on Tuesday that […]
Ginger: NGAN boss cautions members against sharp practices
The National Ginger Association of Nigeria (NGAN) has urged members to guard against sharp practices that can affect the commercial value of their produce negatively in the local and international markets. Mr. Haruna Azeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NGAN, made the appeal shortly after the election of the association’s Executive Committee in Kafanchan, Jema’a […]
UNILORIN begins poultry revival programme – Management
The Management of the University of Ilorin says it is making efforts to key into the Federal Government’s poultry revival programme. Prof. Mikhail Buhari, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Management Services, Unilorin made this disclosure on Monday in Ilorin. He explained that the University is at an advanced stage of discussion with a partner bank and the Central […]
Ginger Association boss cautions members against sharp practices
The National Ginger Association of Nigeria (NGAN) has urged members to guard against sharp practices that can affect the commercial value of their produce negatively in the local and international markets. Mr. Haruna Azeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NGAN, made the appeal shortly after the election of the association’s Executive Committee in Kafanchan, Jema’a […]
