FG targets $500m import savings with new palm oil estates
The Federal Government has unveiled a coordinated plan to revive Nigeria’s palm oil industry, aiming to cut import bills by up to $500 million annually through a public-private investment model built on large-scale estates and downstream processing.
Nigeria’s livestock industry worth over N30 trn, says Minister
Alhaji Muhammad Sabo-Nanono, Minister of Agriculture on Thursday, says Nigerians breed over N30 trillion worth of livestock, which should be properly harnessed to the benefit of the country. He made the disclosure during a familiarisation visit to the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State. “By the United Nations report, we have […]
Customs explain importance of border closure to farmers in Kaduna
The Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday held a meeting with rice farmers in Kaduna State on the importance of the closure of Nigeria’s borders to national food security. The Customs Public Relation Officer, Joseph Atta, said that the interaction was meant to derive support for the operation, which was principally to protect local farmers. He […]
NEMA distributes 50,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers in Anambra
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of over 50,000 bags of fertilisers to 5,300 farmers, affected by the 2018 flood disaster in Anambra. NAN reports that the fertilizer distribution marks the last phase of support to the farmers by the National Food Security Council in the state. Speaking during the distribution, […]
Mechanised farming will help to curb farmers/herdsmen crises – FADAMA boss
Mr. Chuks Egbue, Anambra Programme Manager, FADAMA 111 has called for mechanised farming in the country to curb incessant farmers/herdsmen crises. Egbue said on Monday in Awka, that farmers/herdsmen crises were more witnessed in the hinterland where bushes and farmlands exist. “Mechanised farming, if embraced will go a long way in curbing these unnecessary clashes […]
Bello’s agricultural initiatives quite commendable – Tiamiyu
A Lokoja-based businessman and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Fancy Jimoh Tiamiyu, has hailed the efforts of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, towards revolutionizing the agricultural sector in the state. Tiamiyu, the Director-General for Kogi Local Government Area (LGA) APC Bello-Onoja campaign organization, gave the commendation while speaking against the backdrop of […]
