Agriculture

Entrepreneur promotes “agro-tourism” with Otus Brown rice

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2017 0

As part of efforts to further promote agro-tourism in Nigeria, Chief Promoter of Otus Brown Rice, Francis Otu Okpani has cemented his growing relationship with American Rice Federation to promote the local rice brand. Speaking on the rice deal, Okpani said that natural brown rice are now

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AfDB approves $280m to support Nigerian youths in agriculture

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2017 0

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the $280 million approved by the bank would be used to encourage Nigerian youths to go into agro-business. Adesina, represented by Dr Chiji Ojukwu, a Director in AfDB, stated this on Tuesday in Ibadan at the African Youth Agripreneurs (AYA) Forum […]

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6, 000 farmers achieve high yield in soybean, cowpea production — IITA

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2017 0

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have assisted 6,000 farmers in the country to achieve high yield in soybean and cow-pea production. Dr Nkeki Kamai, the Coordinator, N2 Africa Project, made this known at the Annual National Partners Review and Planning Workshop, which the institute co-hosted with […]

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Three Hundred Thousand Farmers Benefit From BOA Loan Schemes

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2017 0

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says no fewer than 300,000 farmers in the North Central geopolitical zone of the country have benefited from its various loan schemes in the past years . This was made known by the Zonal Manager (North Central) of the bank, Mr Ibrahim Alamba, in an interview with our reporters in […]

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Akeredolu pledges support for agriculture to boost state economy

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2017 0

The governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, has pledged the commitment of his administration to transform the state economically through job provision and wealth creation with agriculture. Akeredolu spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit on him by members of FADAMA III Additional Financing project, led by the national project coordinator, Mr. Tayo Adewumi, to […]

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Expert charges govt. on enabling environment for farming

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2017 0

Mr Wale Oyekoya, the Managing Director of BAMA Farms, on Tuesday urged the federal and state governments to create an enabling environment for farming to thrive across the country. Oyekoya, in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, said that without the creation of the enabling environment, the prices of foodstuffs would continue to soar in […]

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NiMet boss advocates better use of climate information in agriculture

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2017 0

Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Sani Mashi, has advocated better use of climate information in agriculture in Nigeria to rebuild the sector and make it sustainable. NiMet’s Head of Public Relations, Mrs Theresa Ushie, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Mashi said that effective climate information and services […]

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AFAN tasks governments on early supply of farm inputs

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2017 0

The Kaduna State chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has appealed to the government at all levels to promptly acquire and distribute farm inputs for the coming crop season. The state AFAN Chairman, Nuhu Aminu, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that the association, after […]

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Niger State to partner NCRI for rice production

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2017 0

The Niger state government has finalised arrangement to enter into partnership with the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) to boost rice and sugar cane farming. This was revealed by the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa when he paid a courtesy visit to the NCRI, Badeggi at the weekend. The commissioner […]

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Rice Farmers urge Bayelsa youths to embrace Agric

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2017 0

The Bayelsa State chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged youths in the state to shun crime and embrace agriculture so as to boost the economy. The state RIFAN Chairman, Mr. Ezekiel Ogbianko said, in Yenagoa, on Tuesday, that crimes like stealing, pipeline vandalism and kidnapping were destructive and harmful to any […]

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Dry season farming: FG spends over N9.5 bn on inputs

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2017 0

The Federal Government spent more than N9.5 billion for the distribution of farm inputs to farmers during the dry season farming, an official of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has said. Mr Ohiare Jatto, the Director, Farm Input Support Services Department in the ministry, said this in Abuja on Monday. He said […]

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AFAN welcomes first rain in Minna, urges farmers to delay crop planting

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2017 0

The Niger chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has advised farmers in Minna to refrain from rushing to start cultivation following the first rainfall in the area on Tuesday. Alhaji Shehu Galadima, the state AFAN Chairman, gave the advice in an interview with newsmen shortly after the rainfall which lasted 46 minutes. “We […]

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Agro-business: College trains, empowers 7,500 entrepreneurs

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2017 0

The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) has trained and empowered no fewer than 7,500 categories of entrepreneurs on profitable agro-business ventures from September 2008 till date. Dr Samson Odedina, the provost of the institution, disclosed these to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Akure. Odedina said that the college was able […]

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FADAMA programme pledges assistance for Anambra farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2017 0

The Anambra State FADAMA Coordination Office has promised to assist farmers in the state in their plans to achieve bumper harvests, as the new farming season begins. Mr Chucks Egbue, the state FADAMA 111 Programme Manager, made the promise while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Awka. “We give out pest control substances, improved seedlings […]

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FAO DG to visit areas facing crisis in Nigeria, Chad

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2017 0

Mr Jose da Silva, the Director-General, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) will visit areas facing humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and Chad Republic between April 6 and April 7. A statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr Emeka Anuforo, the National Communication Officer of FAO, said that da Silva’s visit was to support refugees and […]

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Protect small farms to meet growing global food needs – study

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2017 0

As the world moves towards large-scale plantation agriculture, it’s crucial poor countries protect small farmers to meet the food needs of a growing global population. Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia said on Wednesday that more than half of the world’s food is produced by small and medium farmers, […]

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Ekiti set to raise 70m cocoa seedlings for farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2017 0

The Ekiti State Government says it has concluded arrangements to establish an additional five hectares of Cocoa Clonal Gardens across the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Kehinde Odebunmi, said this at a news conference in Ado-Ekiti. He said that the gardens would be used to cultivate 70 million improved cocoa […]

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Obaseki urges farmers to see agriculture as business venture

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2017 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has urged farmers in the state to see agriculture as a veritable business that can be used to grow the state’s economy. The governor gave the advice on Tuesday when he received members of the state chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Benin. Obaseki said that the […]

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Economically sustainable seed businesses to transform cassava production in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2017 0

Seed sector professionals have said that businesses selling improved varieties and high quality cassava stems for cultivation could help African farmers significantly raise their productivity. This will mean more Naira from the same land, inputs and effort. The benefits of this raised productivity will be enjoyed by all the stakeholders across the value chain in […]

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EDSG to work with PaxHerbal Clinic on agriculture

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2017 0

Edo State Government is set to collaborate with PaxHerbal Clinic and Research Laboratory, Ewu to create Agricpreneurs and work out the modalities for putting resources together for farmers to take advantages of this rare opportunity provided. The State’s Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki made this known, yesterday, while receiving a delegation of the clinic, led by […]