World Bank to boost irrigation, agric projects in Gombe
The World Bank says it will invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, Regional Director for Sustainable Development for Western…
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Katsina Gov reshuffles cabinet, creates Ministry of Livestock Dev’t
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved a cabinet reshuffle and the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, who disclosed…
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Katsina targets farmers’ radio to address production management
Katsina State has announced plans to establish a farmers’ radio station, aimed at addressing management aspects of the state’s agriculture production. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Livestock, Prof. Ahmed…
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Farmers solicit FG’s support to boost productivity
Rivers State Organising Secretary, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Chua Abbey, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with local farmers to enhance food sufficiency. Abbey who made…
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NNPC foundation sensitises 15,000 farmers to smart agric
No fewer than 15,000 farmers have benefitted from the Smart Agriculture Initiative of the NNPC Foundation. The beneficiarues received intensive traing under the NNPC Ltd/Gte Vulnerable Farmers Training designed to…
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FG revamps agric education to boost food security, jobs
The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to modernise agricultural education as part of efforts to strengthen food security and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians. Director of Press and…
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FG distributes free agric inputs to farmers for food security
…….in Zamfara, Enugu states The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the distribution of free agricultural inputs worth millions of Naira to farmers in Zamfara and Enugu states as part of…
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FG announces fresh reforms to boost agriculture
The Federal Government has announced fresh reforms to boost agricultural investment aimed at lifting 35 million Nigerians out of poverty and creating 21 million jobs in rural and agrarian communities.…
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VP Shettima directs release of FG’s N250bn loan to farmers
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to ensure the speedy disbursement of Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit support for small holder farmers at a…
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Farmers seek climate-smart agric for better yields
Farmers in Adamawa State have called on their colleagues to embrace climate-smart agriculture by using high-breed seeds to boost crop productivity and increase returns on their farming investments. They made…
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