Nigeria fights to save N1.4trn agro exports
...Exporters say they are 80% ready…FG struggles with its role By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing over $1 billion, about N1.4 trillion, in annual earnings from agro exports if it fails to meet the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, EUDR, deadline of December 30, 2026. The EUDR requires that commodities entering the EU market, including cocoa, […]
Agric products: Sanwo-Olu kicks off construction of Africa’s largest food logistics park
…As Imota Rice Mill, Timberville for commissioning in Dec. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, kicked off the construction of Africa’s largest food logistics park, in Ketu-Ereyun, Epe area of the state aimed at boosting food security in the state in particular and Nigeria in general. According to Sanwo-Olu during the groundbreaking ceremony, […]
Customs’ Arbitrary Duty Charge and the Challenge of Food Security
Customs’ Arbitrary Duty Charge and the Challenge of Food Security
Stockbrokers to set new agenda on agriculture, economic devt
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), has concluded arrangements to hold its 26th annual stockbrokers’ conference where it proposes to set agenda on policies affecting agriculture and economy in general. This year’s conference, with the theme: “Capital Market and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: Issues and the way forward, is scheduled to hold in Benin City […]
FG clamps down on fake, adulterated fertiliser producers
The Federal Government says it has clamped down on adulterated fertiliser producers in Kano State to ensure quality production of fertilisers and farm inputs. A statement by Anthonia Eremah, the Assistant Chief Information Officer of the ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, announced this on Friday in Abuja. She said this is in in line […]
ISO Certification to save N3.5trn post-harvest losses in agric sector — FG
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that the International Standard Organization, ISO, Certification will save N3.5 trillion post-harvest losses annually in Agric sector
