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 […]
3 killed, 8 injured over farmland in Nasarawa
NO Fewer than three persons have been confirmed killed and eight others injured as a clash over farmland erupted in Mada station of Agidi Development Area of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area in Nasarawa State.
AFAN secures market for sesame farmers in Daura
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State says it has secured stable market for sesame produced in the area during the current farming season.
Edo govt, Veterinary Association partner to boost livestock production
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government will strengthen partnership with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association to boost livestock production in the state. The governor stated this when he received executive members of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, at Government House, in Benin […]
Minister pledges to place priority on funding of agricultural research
Alhaji Muhamad Sabo-Nanono, Minister of Agriculture, on Friday, says the ministry will give priority to funding of agricultural research institutes above construction of structures. The minister stated this in an interview with newsmen while on tour of facilities at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State. He commended NAPRI for prudent […]
Flood destroys 3,000 farmlands in Jigawa —AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Jigawa on Friday says reoccurring flood has destroyed over 3,000 farmlands in Guri Local Government Area of the state. Alhaji Yakubu Dolon-Zugo,AFAN Chairman in the area, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Guri, that farm produce destroyed by the flood included rice, cotton, sesame, maize, and […]
