Farmers in tale of woes over flooding
By Cynthia Alo There are indications that farmers may have suffered huge losses following recent heavy rains that created flooding of farmlands across the country. Vanguard AgroBiz findings reveal that many farmers across the country are now battling with the impact on survival of their farming businesses. The situation may worsen as the Nigeria Hydrological […]
Makinde has created opportunities in agribusiness ― OYSADA DG, Akande
The initiative, according to him, is aimed at promoting innovative thinking that ensures that young people learn agribusiness in theory and practice right from secondary school
IITA expresses worry over poor performing seeds in Cassava production
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, on Thursday, expressed worry over poor performing seeds in Nigeria’s cassava production as prices of cassava-based foods remain high
Planting Season begins February 28 ― NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Feb. 28, as the onset of planting season for 2022. This is contained in agency’s 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) report, presented by the Aviation Minister, Sen. Hadi Sirika on Tuesday in Abuja. According to NiMet, the earliest onset of the planting season is expected to begin by […]
Agric Minister tasks department on sensitizing farmers for effective soil testing
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Monday, tasked Department of Agric Land and Climate Change Management Services on sensitizing farmers on soil testing for effective crop and livestock production
Rising cost of maize frustrating poultry farming — Gen Ihejirika
Former Chief of Army Staff COAS Lt Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, has lamented the rising cost of maize, saying it has made poultry farming an unprofitable enterprise in Nigeria.
There are parallels to be drawn between banking and agribusiness — Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi, agripreneur
Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi is a sales and marketing expert with specialization in market research, product development, sustainable relationship and people management, garnered over a decade in the finance industry; where she won several awards for her outstanding performance and contribution to the income growth of her organization.
Food security: MAAN erects maize pyramid as loan repayment to CBN’s ABP
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Maize Association of Nigeria, MAAN, erected maize pyramid in Kaduna State as part of its loan repayment under Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) for 2021 wet season farming. This was made known by the National President, MAAN, Dr Abubakar Bello, while explaining that the maize showcased was […]
Stakeholders unveil LUGAVO to galvanise food production
As Nigeria grapple with high cost of foodstuff, stakeholders have unveiled a project christened ‘Let Us Give Agriculture A Voice’, LUGAVO, to galvanize food production and food security
40 Years Anniversary: East West Seed’s impact boosts farmers’ productivity, profitability ― Yaro
East West Seed globally is celebrating 40 years anniversary. East West Seed was established in 1982 in The Philippines…
Global animal food: Newest technology, research on parade in Atlanta
The Global Director of Bellefu Digital Agro Connect owners of bellefu.com, Olabowale Onamade, who was at the just concluded International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, USA, has promised to share experiences from the expo with African farmers.
Special agro-industrial processing zones program will be game-changer – Adesina
African Development Bank President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated that the special agro-industrial processing zones program that will soon get underway in seven states in Nigeria will be game-changers for agriculture in the country.
Agribusiness: 400 women, youth set to benefit from NALDA’s farm in Abia
AS non-oil export tops revenue generation in the country, and the Buhari-led administration’s quest to make agribusiness major driver of the economy, the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority, NALDA, yesterday, disclosed that 400 women and youths are set to benefit from its integrated farm estate in Ariam Elu Elu community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
How we recorded bumper rice harvest despite poor rainfall in Kogi – Farmers
ABOUT 342 rice farmers from 27 Commodity Interest Groups, CIGS, in Kogi State, Thursday, revealed how they recorded bumper rice harvest despite poor rainfall as they adopted the training given by the State Coordination Office of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (KOGI APPEALS) on improved farming practices and other support received.
How Kano suffered rejection of exported farm produce, drops as Hibiscus largest exporter — Dep. Gov
The Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has said that the state is currently faced with challenges of rejection of exported farm produce by other countries.
Nollywood not ready to handle me- Tacha
By Sylvester Kwentua Big Brother Naija Star Anita Natacha Akide , known as Tacha, is of the opinion that Nollywood was not ready to handle her. In a pictorial post she shared on Instagram, Tacha insisted that she was too great for Nollywood to handle. “Nollywood isn’t ready for this greatness” Tacha posted.\ Interestingly, a number […]
