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. […]
Buhari launches Special Agro-Processing Zones in 8 States
WITH a resolve to diversify the economy from oil and gas dependent, President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, launched the long-awaited Special Agro-Processing Zones Programme, SAPZ, in seven States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
How we’re using digital services to transform agriculture – Ruud Grim
The Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) held its 6th international conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands recently. G4AW is a programme by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs within the policy priorities for food security and water, which is executed by the Netherlands Space Office (NSO).The program coordinator at the Netherlands Space Office and the […]
Poor funding, insecurity, others identified as factors affecting farming in Nigeria
Ogun State Chairman of Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PANOG), Engr. Idowu Adenuga, has identified poor funding, insecurity and low egg consumption as some of the factors affecting the growth of poultry farming in Nigeria.
Nigeria doesn’t have food shortage – Abubakar
Nigeria doesn’t have shortage of food – Abubakar
Nigerians should embrace farming – Afe Babalola
Elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) says every Nigerian citizen should embrace farming, irrespective of profession or status.
Nigerian farmers remain undeterred despite challenges — AFAN
WITH high prices of food, insecurity, flood, drought, post-harvest losses, poor mechanisation, high-interest rates, herder-farmer clashes, disease outbreaks, low yields, high cost of farm inputs, inadequate funding, limited access to agric extension services, agric commodities’ rejection, poor good agricultural practices, lack of value addition, corruption, and others Nigerian farmers have to grapple with amid celebration of 62nd Independence Day by Nigeria
Our mission remains upscaling, making Nigeria net exporter of maize – Pandagric Novum
…set to redefine Nigeria’s agric future ….as NSIA throws weight behind to increase agric production, tackle food crisis …. targets huge employment generation for youth By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Nigerian agricultural sector is set for a boost to become a major global player in food production, processing, packaging, and export as an agricultural […]
Food Insufficiency: Okowa asks Nigerians to invest in agriculture
DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on Nigerians, particularly Deltans to invest more in agriculture as a way to curb rising food insufficiency in Nigeria and create job opportunities and economic development for the people.
How Nigeria can meet annual maize deficit of 8m metric tons — ECOBasic Seed
The Managing Director of ECOBasic Seed, Brighton Karume, a company providing quality foundation seed solutions to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, has urged Nigerian farmers to reduce their concentration on Open Pollinated Varieties (OPV) and embrace Hybrid Varieties for better yield.
Agribusiness: Nasarawa Farmers hail FG, IFAD over improved livelihood
Agribusiness: Nasarawa Farmers hail FG, IFAD over improved livelihood
