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.
IFAD to pump $100m into Nigeria’s agric sector
THE Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen Heineken Lokpobiri, at the weekend, commended Nigerian farmers over wealth creation wealth and increased participation in pilgrimages under the Buhari-led administration.
Farmers favour use of organic fertiliser for fruit, vegetable farming
Zero Hunger Commodity Farmers Association (ZHCFA) has called for exclusive use of organic fertilisers for the production of fruits and vegetables that are consumed without being processed because of the health benefits.
Farmers favour use of organic fertiliser for fruit, vegetable farming
Zero Hunger Commodity Farmers Association (ZHCFA) has called for exclusive use of organic fertilisers for the production of fruits and vegetables that are consumed without being processed because of the health benefits.
Gov Ayade, Oko, Jarigbe others to launch agro park, Ogoja Rice Dec. 23
THE Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, along with Senator representing Cross River North, Dr Rose Oko, Member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Hon Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, and others are set to launch Santuscom Agro Park and Ogoja Rice on December 23, 2018.
NASS pushes for separate Agric budget
THE National Assembly at the weekend, pushed for separate agricultural budget for speedy release of funds to boost performance, productivity and food security in the country.
