More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
We have disbursed over N30 billion to agribusiness in the past 5 years — Sankey
Financing has been identified as a major challenge facing agricultural development in the country today, with many arguing that once farmers and other stakeholders in the sector have access to financing that the country can conveniently feed itself.
2019 farming season: Anambra Govt. to invest N2bn – Gov. Obiano
The Anambra Government has concluded plans to invest over N2 billion on land development, provision of facilities and inputs to farmers in the 2019 farming season.
Ogbeh laments only 2% irrigation practice in Nigeria
The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Monday, linked low irrigation practice as one of the setbacks to agricultural production in Nigeria, putting it at only two per cent.
Why most agribusinesses fail in Nigeria —Toromade Francis
AN Agribusiness Consultant and Director of Marketing, Rome Business School, Toromade Francis , Nigeria, has revealed that most agribusinesses fail in Nigeria because farm owners and investors focus mainly on the technical aspect of the business without paying much attention to acquiring the cognitive managerial skills.
Kogi Cassava City gets $25m boost
Cassava City in Osara, Kogi State, has received a major boost following plans by Contec Global, Geron Oil & Gas and JIL Farms to invest about $25 million into the cassava farms.
