Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn
•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […]
Farmers to purchase farming equipment at 50% discount ― Minister
…says border closure increases food production By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, at the weekend, disclosed that farmers will soon purchase farming equipment at 50 per cent discount. Shehuri stated this while on a visit to Livestock House, Mando, Kaduna State, where he acknowledged […]
‘Border closure opened vista of opportunities for poultry farmers’
The closure of Nigeria’s land borders has opened a vista of opportunities for poultry farmers, the Coordinator of the 2019 Nigeria Poultry Farmers’ Exhibition, Mr Dele Toyin, said on Sunday. Toyin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the closure had given local poultry farmers access to markets. He, however, noted that […]
Agriculture will produce future billionaires in Nigeria, Africa — Adesina
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The President of Africa Development Bank (ADB) Adewumi Adesina has disclosed that, if properly nurtured, the agricultural sector would be producing the next generation billionaires in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. He also described that one of the important areas ripe for entrepreneurship is the agricultural sector, stressing […]
Border closure: Agric minister reassures farmers of government support
Hon. Mustapha Shehuri, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development on Saturday reassured farmers on accessibility of better farming equipment and government support. Shehuri gave the assurance when he visited the Livestock House of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Kaduna. Shehuri said that the visit was to make sure […]
FG hails NFGCS over concept, investment and impact Promises to replicate model across LGAs
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, hailed Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, NFGCS, over the concept, investment, and impact on improving food security, wealth and job creation with massive investment. The commendation was made by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, during a visit to […]
