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FG unveils National Fertilizer Act, says Offenders to serve five years jail term

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Federal government has unveiled the National Fertilizer Quality Control Act to regulate production of fertilizers in Nigeria of which offenders will serve a jail term of five years. FG further stated that fertilizer producers who operate without Permit or certificate of registration will be

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Just In: Offenders of Fertilizer Act will serve five years jail term -FG

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Federal government has stated that any offender of the National Fertilizer Quality Control Act will serve a jail term of five years. FG further stated that fertilizer producers who operate without Permit or certificate of registration will be given a fine of 5 million Naira. READ ALSO: CBN imposes ban on importation of fertilizers […]

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Agric minister reaffirms commitment to provide quality seeds for farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

Nneka Nwogwugwu, Abuja Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono has reaffirmed its commitment to provide quality seeds for crop production in Nigeria.READ ALSO: Afforestation: FG to plant 35 m tree seedlings – Official He stressed the necessity of quality seed, saying it is a key input towards enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food […]

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We’ll sustain use of technology to enhance farmers yield – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government will sustain the deployment of Geographic Information Services (GIS) and similar technologies to help farmers achieve increased production. The President made this known when he received a delegation from the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) led by the President of the International Federation of Surveyors, Prof

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Institute produces 150 donkeys from 2010 to 2019-Director

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) says it has been able to increase its donkey population from 26 in 2010 to 150 in 2019. The Executive Director of the Institute, Prof Abdullahi Mohammed disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja. Include Miyetti Allah members in Amotekun Corps – Bello Mohammed said the […]

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FG begins implementation of N46.83bn agric scheme in Niger Delta – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

The Federal Government says it has engaged 140 trainees to support the take-off of 129.17 million U.S. dollars (N46.83 billion) agricultural scheme in the Niger Delta. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, disclosed this at the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project Facilitation Training in Port Harcourt on Monday. FG

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Do you know cotton farming can strengthen economy, generate employment? See how

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

 The resuscitation of cotton farming in the country shall fortify the economy by employment generation and revival of cotton related industry, as well as facilitate exportation of lint. READ ALSO: Cotton Association wants FG to re-introduce Nigeria Cotton Standard This is according to the 2019 report on farmers’ field day to showcase the performance of […]

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AFAN, Institute partner on new farming methods, soil analysis

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The Kaduna State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will partner the Institute of Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to boost food production in the state. Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, the state Chairman of the Association made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Zaria. […]

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NEXIM bank to promote sesame seeds processing for export in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) says it has concluded plans to promote crops that have potential export value in Katsina State thereby creating more businesses and job opportunities for people. The Managing-Director, NEXIM Bank, Mr Abba Bello, disclosed this when Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State visited him on Wednesday in Abuja. Bello […]

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Food security: NIHORT trains 50 on tomato, telfairia value addition

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) has commenced training of 50 entrepreneurs on tomato and telfaira production and value addition. READ ALSO: Creating food security without youths involvement in agriculture is in vain-Nanono The Chairman, Governing Board of the institute, retired Maj.-Gen. Mohammed, while declaring the training open in Abuja on

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My Account Logout Community leader urges FG to address farmers/herders conflict

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Chief Chris Elumunoh, former Anambra President of Oha na Eze Ndigbo, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the conflicts between farmers and herdsmen in Anambra. Elumunoh, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra on Wednesday. He said that the activities […]

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Jigawa warns against using pesticides for fish preservation

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The Jigawa State Consumer Protection Agency on Wednesday cautioned fish sellers against the use of Gamalin 20, a pesticide, for fish preservation. Muazu Mohammad, the Zonal Officer of the agency, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Hadejia. Muhammad said that using such toxic chemical in processing food […]

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Just In: Zamfara Govt uncovers hideouts for stolen cows

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Zamfara Government says it has uncovered two buildings in Kaura-Namoda and Sakajiki, suspected to be used as hideouts by cattle rustlers in the state. Alhaji Abubakar Dauran, the state’s Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, made this known while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting the buildings on Wednesday. Lightening kills 19 cows in Osun […]

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No threat of desert locusts in Nigeria- FAO

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reassured Nigerians that there is no threat of desert locusts invasion in the country. Mr David Tsokar, FOA’s National Communication Officer, said in an intervies on Wednesday in Abuja that the country ought to scale up control operations to prevent desert locusts from entering the country. Ekiti APC […]

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Anchor Borrowers Programme : 40,000 rice farmers to benefit in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

A total of 40, 000 registered farmers under the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), in Kano state will benefit from the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme during the 2020 dry season farming. Alhaji Ado Hassan, the state’s  RIFAN Secretary, disclosed this on Monday in Kano. FG collaborates with AFDB to establish Agro-industrial processing zones He said […]

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How to protect snails during dry season

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Dr Yemi Popoola, an animal scientist has urged snail farmers to build shed over their pens with insulators to reduce heat stress during the dry season. Popoola, who is of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, said in an interview on Monday. FG to commence mechanized agriculture in 632 LGAs According to […]

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Some Nigerians are contaminating local rice with stones-RIFAN

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has raised alarm over the contamination of local rice with stones by fraudulent characters in the sector. The group’s Deputy National President, Mr Segun Atho, raised the alarm in an on Tuesday in Lagos. FG to commence mechanized agriculture in 632 LGs Atho said that in a bid […]

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FG to commence mechanized agriculture in 632 LGAs

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has stated that  Agricultural Mechanization programme of the Federal government will kick-start  in 632 Local Government Areas in the country.  Nanono said this when he received the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, in Abuja over the weekend. Invest Africa’s sovereign wealth, pension funds

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Creating food security without youths involvement in agriculture is in vain-Nanono

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, on Friday, said the Federal government efforts in creating food security without youths involvement in agriculture is in vain. Nanono made the statement during a courtesy visit by a delegation of The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Youth Entrepreneurs

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Kwara Govt raises 50,000 hybrid cocoa seedlings

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

The Kwara Government says it has  raised 50,000 hybrid Cocoa seedlings for distribution to farmers in the state at affordable prices. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq disclosed this at the Cocoa Farmers’ Roundtable Conference held at the Cocoa House, Oke Onigbin, in Isin Local Government Area of the state. READ ALSO: You are driven by envy, motivated […]