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.
World Bank Group scores Nigeria agric sub-sector low
The World Bank Group on Tuesday in Abuja has said there is a need for governments to strengthen laws that govern the agricultural sector in the country.
Nigeria exports 1, 983 containers of hibiscus to Mexico
FOLLOWING the drive for high non-oil exports the country has exported 1, 983 containers of hibiscus (Zobo) to Mexico alone, thereby generating $35 million within a short time in 2017.
Jubilation as rural farmers get ‘LIFE’ line from FG
IT was jubilation all the way in 12 communities in Anambra State when officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reeled out the government’s programme for the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE) targeted at rural farmers. Part of the condition to benefit from the programme is that the farmers must belong to cooperative societies.
Kogi agric summit to hold in Abuja, Abidjan
THE government of Kogi State has said its proposed Agricultural summit is aimed at showcasing the state as the hub of agricultural investment in the country.
Greenhouse technology to boost Nigeria’s agric production — MD
THE Chief Executive Officer, Dizengoff Nigeria, Mr Antti Ritvonen has assured that the introduction of Greenhouse technology will assist in expanding the country’s agricultural production. Ritvonen, who said this during a media parley on agricultural investment in the country, said the technology would deliver a technique for achieving high quality increased agricultural produce, thereby helping to expand production. He said: “Greenhouse technology […]
