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Read more: NABDA targets 8m farmers for cultivation of genetically modified cowpea
Read more: NABDA targets 8m farmers for cultivation of genetically modified cowpea
Read more: Don blames food shortage, hunger on neglect of agric
The Federal Government says it will in collaboration with FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc, continue in its synergy to improve the Dairy Sub-sector to boost production of locally produced milk.
Read more: FG partners FrieslandCampina Plc, to strengthen dairy sub sector
Ogun Government has allocated another 100 hectares of planted cassava lands to beneficiaries of Batch C of Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, at Ipagbonrin in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of the state.
Read more: Anchor Borrowers’ beneficiaries get additional 100 hectares of land in Ogun
The Lagos State Government says it is elevating the prominence of the coconut product to showcase the huge cultural heritage of the Badagry people to the world through the annual Agunkefest festival.
Dr Oscar Ofuka, Special Adviser on Cocoa Development and Control to Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, says the ongoing revolution in Cocoa sub-sector will catapult Cross River to the top of Cocoa producing chat in Nigeria.
Read more: Cross River set to overtake Ondo, others as leading cocoa producing state
Mr Emmanuel Agwuncha, Programme Coordinator of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Anambra, says insurance guarantees farmers success and ability to expand in their endeavours.
Read more: No losses for farmers who take insurance cover – IFAD
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has expressed concern over drastic drop in cotton production in the state.
Mr Musa Seriki, an agriculture expert with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has attributed the increasing cost of local rice to rising cost of production and insecurity in some parts of the country.
Read more: Expert attributes high price of local rice to production cost, insecurity
A Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Bamisile, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari on his huge investment in farming to bail the country out of famine and poverty.
Read more: Nigerians must embrace Agriculture to curtail famine, poverty - Bamisile
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) says the current effect of climate change has made agricultural insurance imperative for all farmers in the country.
Read more: Climate change has made agricultural insurance imperative for farmers – NAIC
The Federal Government says the implementation of the National livestock transformation Plan (NLTP), will close the dairy importation gaps and address other challenges to livestock development in Nigeria.
Read more: FG implementing NLTP to stem diary importation gaps - Minister
The Federal Government has assured stakeholders of its commitment to a robust and sustainable agricultural sector, with a stable and viable economic climate for local and Foreign Investments.
Read more: Agribusiness: Minister assures investors of sustainable agric climate
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) has recorded significant progress in the rapid multiplication of yam seedlings.
Read more: Gates Foundation $25.5m yam seedling project records success at IITA
Mr Rufus Durodoye, Product Development Department, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has said using greenhouse mechanism, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees can boost food security in Nigeria.
Read more: Greenhouse farming can create employment, address food shortage – Expert
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday distributed fertilisers and inputs to 5,676 wheat farmers for the 2021 dry season activities in Bauchi State.
Read more: Dry season: CBN supports 5,676 wheat farmers in Bauchi
Outspan Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary company of Olam Group, has stepped up efforts to improve local milk production.
Read more: Outspan trains dairy farmers, expands efforts to improve local milk production