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Agency woos youths in Anambra to aquaculture

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2020 0

 Mr Emeka Iloghalu, the Managing Director, Anambra State Fisheries and Aquaculture Business Development Agency (FABDA), has called on unemployed youths to key into aquaculture. Iloghalu made the call in an interview in Awka on Saturday. FG inaugurates $1bn national agric mechanisation

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Edo Govt. empowers 158 poultry farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2020 0

 No fewer than 158 poultry farmers have been empowered by Gov. Godwin Obaseki under the pilot phase of the Edo State Poultry Production Scheme. The scheme is being implemented by the state government in partnership with the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), READ ALSO: CP Inuwa confirms death of 2 in […]

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FG to establish Agro-allied industry in each senatorial district

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2020 0

 Amb. Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment said the Federal Government would establish an agro-allied industry in each senatorial district in the country. Katagum said this during a meeting with a delegation from the Amana Farmers and Grains Suppliers Association of Nigeria (AFGSAN). Implementation of Financial Act will create better

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Feeding the Future: Inside Ajolayo Ezekiel Ogunsiyun Farm’s Mission to Transform Agriculture in Oyo State

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

Tucked away in the peaceful community of Yaku Village, Gege, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Ajolayo Ezekiel Ogunsiyun Farm is making quiet but powerful strides in the world of Nigerian agriculture. Founded by visionary farmer and entrepreneur Ajolayo Ezekiel Ogunsiyun, the farm is more than just a business—it’s a mission-driven initiative to improve food availability, boost local

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Cotton Association wants FG to re-introduce Nigeria Cotton Standard

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria(NACOTAN), has stressed the need for the Federal Government to re- introduce the Nigeria Cotton Standard. Mr Anibe Achimugu, the National President of NACOTAN, said the re-introduction was very necessary now, especially as the government was committed to resuscitating the cotton and garment sectors. WaterAid Nigeria to start 2020

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Nigeria, potential hub for organic agriculture in Africa – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

The Ecological Organic Agriculture initiative in Nigeria, says the nation is a potential hub for organic agriculture in Africa. EOA Country Coordinator in Nigeria, AdeOluwa Olugbenga, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Abuja. Olugbenga noted that such a feat can only be achieved if all the stakeholders and organisations with national influence […]

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Nanono Lauds Collaborative Efforts To Improve Food Value Chain In Lake Chad Basin

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has lauded collaborative efforts to improve food value chain in Lake Chad Basin. Nanono stated this when he received a delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the Kare Hi-Tech Group, Alhaji Abba Gana, in Abuja on Tuesday. FG seeks partnership with U.S to […]

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FG to site specialised agricultural market in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

 The Federal Government is to site a specialised agricultural produce and international fish market in Ijebu –Jesa in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun. Mr Adedayo Adewole, Osun Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, said this at a meeting of the Project Implementation Committee(PIC) in Osogbo. Amotekun not in competition with existing security outfits – […]

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FG seeks partnership with U.S to achieve Food Sufficiency, Job Creation

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2020 0

 The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has solicited for a stronger partnership with the United States of America (USA), through the United States Agency and International Development (USAID), towards achieving food sufficiency and job creation in Nigeria.  The Minister, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Ministry’s

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Sandamu LG in Katsina begins vaccination of 30,803 animals

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

No fewer than 30,803 animals have been targeted for vaccination against common diseases by Sandamu Local Government Council, Katsina State. Malam Sada Yahaya, the Council’s Director of Agriculture and Veterinary Services, made the disclosure at the commencement of the vaccination exercise in Rijiyar Tsamiya district of the area. READ ALSO: World Rabies Day: Ondo Govt […]

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Benefits of consuming hybrid catfish

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

A local farmer, Mr Anthony Hammed, has advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of eating hybrid catfish because of its numerous nutritional values. Hammed, the Chief Executive Officer of Simple and Standard Aquaculture Ltd., gave the advice in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos. Land border closure, blessing to fish farmers— CFAN Unlike channel catfish […]

Agriculture Interviews

Knowledge Gap, Cultural Barriers Limiting Farmers in Northern Nigeria – Babban Gona

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

Northern Nigeria is renowned for being largely a successful agrarian region in outlook, although it’s been impacted by insurgency in some areas. Executive Director of Babban Gona Farm Services, Lola Masha, in this interview with JOY OBAKEYE, reveals other critical issues bogging down overall growth and how innovative solutions can unleash the region’s full potential […]

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10,500 cattle to be vaccinated in Daura against contagious pneumonia

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

The Daura Local Government Council in Katsina State says it will vaccinate 10,550 cattle against Vontagious Vobine Chloro Pneumonia (CVCP). Malam Buhari Fago, the Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the council, disclosed this during the commencement of the exercise in Daura on Wednesday. He said the exercise would be conducted across 10 designated

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AFAN lauds FG on improvement in agricultural sector in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

 The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has commended the Federal Government on the improvement recorded in some major agricultural value chains in 2019. Its Chairman in Lagos State, Mr Femi Oke, gave the commendation on Thursday in Lagos while reviewing the sector’s 2019 performance and highlighting expectations for the sector in 2020. Poor oral […]

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Farmer blames unpopularity of Mushrooms among Nigerians on ignorance

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2019 0

A mushroom farmer, Mr Sunday Irihogbe, has blamed the unpopularity of mushrooms among Nigerians to their ignorance of its benefits. Irihogbe made this known in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos. Extend border closure to 5 years, farmer urges FG Nutritionists believe that mushrooms are packed with nutritional value, low in calories and a good […]

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Expert blames waste from agricultural produce on ineffective use of preservation technology

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2019 0

 An agriculture expert, Mr Ismail Olawale, has blamed the increasing waste from agricultural produce on poor use of technologies meant for food preservation in the country. Olawale, a fellow of the Nigerian Agriculture and Extension Liaison Service (NAERLS), said this during an interview with on Tuesday in Lagos. Nigeria officially receives ECOWAS single currency notice

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Border closure saves Nigeria’s poultry industry N50b – NIAS boss

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

Abuja – The land border closure with neighbouring countries has  saved the poultry industry in Nigeria about N50 billion since its commencement in October. Prof. Eustace Iyayi, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) made the disclosure at a news conference in Abuja during a news conference with the […]

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Video of Dasuki after release

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2019 0

The former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki was released from detention was seen at home to wild jubilation. VIDEO: The moment Dasuki walked into his house for the first time in 4-years pic.twitter.com/Qx61QYQBpf — Ibrahim Mansur (@MansurIB007) December 25, 2019 The Federal Government ordered the immediate release of Mohammed Sambo

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Kano tomato farmers urge minister to intervene

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

Kano – Tomato farmers in Kano state have urged the Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono to intervene in the crisis bedevilling the distribution of hybrid tomato seedlings to farmers by the Dangote farms under Anchor Borrowers’ programme. ‎Alhaji Sani Danladi-Yadakwari, the chairman of the state chapter of National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers

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FG decries inadequate Agric extension workers in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2019 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has decried the lack of adequate Agricultural extension workers in Nigeria, stressing that the sector is in dire need of extension workers. He noted that only a mere 15 thousand extension workers are available Nationwide to serve a farming population of about 70 million. […]