More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
Institute trains Ndokwa farmers on plantain, pineapple mgt
The National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, recently trained farmers on plantain and pineapple value chain.
Poor financing hinders agric mechanization in Nigeria – Antti
Chief Executive Officer, Dizengoff West Africa (Nigeria) Ltd., Ritvonen Antti, has identified finance to drive mechanisation as a big challenge in the country’s quest for agriculture development.
World Agric Day: Institute seeks review of curricula in agric varsities
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Nigeria has encouraged the Federal Government to review universities’ curricula to include more agriculture related courses and boost youths’ interest in agriculture.
We won’t need $8billion to import rice if there is peace in Taraba, says Ishaku
GOVERNOR Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has affirmed that the country will save $8 billion usually spent on the importation of rice from other countries annually if there is peace between farmers and herdsmen in Taraba state.
BoI, Ebonyi roll out N4bn agric fund for civil servants
The Bank of Industry (BoI) and the Ebonyi State Government are to collaborate in a N4 billion matching funds to enhance the fortunes of civil servants in the state through agricultural activities.
FG to replace GES with AIMS for effective farm inputs delivery
HE Federal Government, Tuesday, disclosed that the Jonathan-led administration initiated agricultural programme, Growth Enhancement Scheme, GES, will soon be replaced with Agricultural Inputs and Mechanisation Services, AIMS, for effective service delivery of farm inputs to farmers across the country.
Gov Obaseki plants first tree in N5bn Urhonigbe Rubber Plantation
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration has taken deliberate steps to re-position the state as an agro-based industrial hub in the nation that specialises in rubber, cocoa and oil palm produce.
Job creation: Gani Adams appeals to S’West govs to allocate 10% of budget to agriculture
THE Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams has sent a clarion call to governors in the South Western part of the country to allocate ten percent of their budget to improve agriculture in order to ensure food security and creation of jobs.
Farmers MFB gives N14m to 965 customers in 2yrs
FADAMA Farmers Microfinance Bank (MFB) has given N14 million loan to 965 customers, basically farmers who need funds to expand their businesses.
FADAMA Farmers Microfinance Bank (MFB) has given N14 million loan to 965 customers, basically farmers who need funds to expand their businesses.
Agriculture is the future of Nigeria, says Ogbeh
Mr Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has reiterated that the future of Nigeria lies in agriculture and not oil and gas.
