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.
Bauchi govt introduces soil analysis to boost crops production
Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has disclosed that 30,000 farmers are to benefit from soil analysis aimed at boosting production of crops in the state.
Institute trains Ndokwa farmers on plantain, pineapple mgt
The National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, recently trained farmers on plantain and pineapple value chain.
Poor financing hinders agric mechanization in Nigeria – Antti
Chief Executive Officer, Dizengoff West Africa (Nigeria) Ltd., Ritvonen Antti, has identified finance to drive mechanisation as a big challenge in the country’s quest for agriculture development.
World Agric Day: Institute seeks review of curricula in agric varsities
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Nigeria has encouraged the Federal Government to review universities’ curricula to include more agriculture related courses and boost youths’ interest in agriculture.
We won’t need $8billion to import rice if there is peace in Taraba, says Ishaku
GOVERNOR Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has affirmed that the country will save $8 billion usually spent on the importation of rice from other countries annually if there is peace between farmers and herdsmen in Taraba state.
