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.
1000 youth to benefit from ReelSkills for Agribusiness Initiative
With agribusiness taking center stage in Nigeria’s economy, 1000 young people are to benefit from ReelSkills for Agribusiness Initiative on the heels of partnership agreement reached by three organizations, ReelFruit, Temploy, and Made Culture
If China can feed over 1bn people, we can feed Nigerians ― Agric Minister
…moves to acquire Chinese Juncao technology to produce food By Gabriel Ewepu The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, Thursday, boosted that if China can feed itself with over 1 billion people, Nigeria can also feed herself. Abubakar stated this during a courtesy visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, […]
NABG, IITA resolve to disseminate research solutions, technology to boost agribusiness
Following the drive to change the narrative in agriculture and agribusiness, two giants in the agricultural sector, Nigeria Agribusiness Group, NABG, and International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA, resolved to practically disseminate research solutions and technology to boast agribusiness
Edo launches new farming season, assures farmers of incentives, security
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin City The Edo State government, yesterday, launched the new planting season with the flagging off of Foare mushroom production centre. It assured farmers in the state that the government has put in place necessary machineries to provide adequate security to reduce incidence of farmers-herdsmen clashes that had hampered farming activities in […]
FG calls for collaboration with States to bridge gap in food production
With the soaring prices of food items, the Federal Government, Thursday, called for collaboration with States to bridge gap in food production and implementation of policies
FG unveils 2nd National Maize Pyramids in Kaduna
The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the 2nd National Maize Pyramids in Kaduna. In his keynote address at the ceremony, President Muhammadu Buhari said the gesture is part of the objective of his Administration for the country to be food and nutritional secured. President Buhari, represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, said […]
FAO, stakeholders reel out 10 recommendations to boost agri-food systems in West Africa, Sahel
The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, Thursday, along with other stakeholders and partners reeled out 10 recommendations to boost agri-food systems in West Africa and the Sahel
UN commends FAO’s approach, effort to boost Agri-food systems in West Africa, Sahel
The United Nations, UN, has commended the Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, on its approach and effort to boost Agri-food systems in West Africa and Sahel
Russia/Ukraine War: IFAD raises alarm over food shortages, high prices in parts of Africa
The International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, Thursday, raised the alarm over food shortages and high prices hitting parts of Africa as a result of the raging war between Russia and Ukraine
AgriBusiness Summit: Youths should go into Agric sector – Akinboro
Chairman Voriancoreli, Bolaji Akinboro, has appealed to Nigerian youths to go into agricbusiness.
