THE Lagos State Government has, through the State Waterways Authority, LASWA, donated 25 life jackets to representatives of fishermen associations in the state as part of measures to boost safety on waterways during operation.

Those who came for the mega hydroponics training organised in Abuja by BIC Farms got more than they bargained for as the session afforded them a first-hand knowledge of the practicability of soil-less farming and were shown how to propagate the biggest discovery of modern agriculture. They were given male and female spurs of the […]

SLEY Group of Companies is changing lives. A holding company, its subsidiaries include Ksley Mega Vision, Ksley Mega Microfinance Bank and Ksley Mega Farms. Ksley Mega Lottery and Ksley Mega University are expected to commence operation soon.

THE National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, has disclosed plan to establish first Centre of Excellence for Seed Industry, CoESI, to boost research and production of various seeds for farmers in the country.

The resounding message from this year’s World Food Day celebrations in Rome and in many countries is that climate change, hunger and poverty must be addressed together in order to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the international community.

THE African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AAFT, and Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, have succeeded in developing insect pest resistant cowpea called Maruca and for bumper harvest by farmers.

THE Federal Government has denied insinuations that it had completely banned rice importation into the country, saying that it only restricted the importation of the product through the designated Sea Ports.

THE African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AAFT, and Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, have succeeded in developing insect pest resistant cowpea against an insect called Maruca and for bumper harvest by farmers.

THE Vice President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Sani Dangote, alleged that Federal Government’s indecision has slowed down local production of tomatoes in the country.

The African Union Commission in collaboration with the NEPAD Agency recently held a technical validation meeting for a Continental Agribusiness Strategy and a framework, operational structure, and implementation business plan for a continental African agribusiness apex body.