FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through the Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme.
Farmer harps on bio-security to prevent poultry disease spread
A poultry farmer, Mr Joel Oduware, has stressed the need for adequate bio-security on livestock farms, especially poultry, to prevent spread of diseases. Bio-security is a procedure or measure designed to protect the population against harmful biological or biochemical substances. Oduware, a member of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, who made this known in an […]
FG to partially privatize Bank of Agriculture – Minister
Federal Government has disclosed that plans are underway to commercialize and partially privatize the Bank of Agriculture, BoA.
Africa has potential to become net exporter of agricultural commodities — AfDB
Africa has the potential to become a net exporter of agricultural commodities, replacing imports worth more than 110 billion dollars.
Palm oil producers cry out over price slide due to illegal import
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has raised alarm over the downward slide in the price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and local demand in spite of their huge investments.
Funds, low quantity of feed challenges of agribusiness in Nigeria – Agriculturists
Agriculturists have identified non availability of funds, low quantity of feed inputs and reduction of participants in the business as major challenges hindering the growth of agriculture.
