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 […]
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.
Delta farmers seek ban on grains importation
Maize and allied farmers in Delta State have added their voice to calls on the House of Representatives, on the Federal Government to halt importation of maize and other grains in order to encourage local farmers.
FADAMA to engage 9000 farmers in Anambra
THE World Bank –assisted FADAMA 111 Additional Financing is to engage no fewer than 9000 farmers in Anambra State as part of efforts to ensure food sufficiency in the state.
Gov Dankwambo commissions rice plant in Gombe
In line with the Federal Government’s initiative of increasing locally produced rice, Gombe state governor, Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has commissioned a rice plant today, in Gombe, the capital of Gombe state.
Elephant Group gets head start in rice processing
Elephant Group Plc has acquired over 30,000 rice paddy for processing, a development the company said was in line with the Federal Government’s economic diversification mission while also boosting the nation’s self-sufficiency in rice production.
Lessons from Israeli agriculture
In many African countries, over 80 per cent of their populations are involved in the farming, yet, they remain food insecure and poor. Why? My opinion is that the leaders lack the ideology of nation- building and the people are not cooperating effectively.
