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.
FG to replace GES with AIMS for effective farm inputs delivery
HE Federal Government, Tuesday, disclosed that the Jonathan-led administration initiated agricultural programme, Growth Enhancement Scheme, GES, will soon be replaced with Agricultural Inputs and Mechanisation Services, AIMS, for effective service delivery of farm inputs to farmers across the country.
Gov Obaseki plants first tree in N5bn Urhonigbe Rubber Plantation
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration has taken deliberate steps to re-position the state as an agro-based industrial hub in the nation that specialises in rubber, cocoa and oil palm produce.
Job creation: Gani Adams appeals to S’West govs to allocate 10% of budget to agriculture
THE Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams has sent a clarion call to governors in the South Western part of the country to allocate ten percent of their budget to improve agriculture in order to ensure food security and creation of jobs.
Farmers MFB gives N14m to 965 customers in 2yrs
FADAMA Farmers Microfinance Bank (MFB) has given N14 million loan to 965 customers, basically farmers who need funds to expand their businesses.
FADAMA Farmers Microfinance Bank (MFB) has given N14 million loan to 965 customers, basically farmers who need funds to expand their businesses.
Agriculture is the future of Nigeria, says Ogbeh
Mr Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has reiterated that the future of Nigeria lies in agriculture and not oil and gas.
