FG advises Nigerians to preserve coconut cultivation for future generations
The Federal Government on Saturday in Abuja charged Nigerians to preserve the coconut sector for present and future generations. Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…
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Wheat farmers mobilising for large scale production, says President
President of National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAWFPMAN), Mr Shuaibu Hamza, says the association is mobilising members towards large scale production of the commodity henceforth.…
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Farmers protest over FG’s 5-year plan on Irish potatoes
Potato Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN) has faulted the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development over its exclusion in the launch of 5-year rolling plan on Irish potato. The…
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Kebbi donates N70m to rice, wheat farmers
Kebbi State has donated N70 million to rice and wheat farmers to facilitate procurement of improved seeds to accelerate paddy production. Governor Nasir Idris announced this during a courtesy visit…
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Oyo empowers 39 farmers with free farm inputs to boost yields
Thirty-nine maize farmers in Oyo State on Monday benefited from distribution of free farm inputs by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD). Each beneficiary was given five…
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Farmers keep vigil on farms to protect crops
…..in Gombe Some farmers in Gombe State are taking unusual steps to safeguard their crops as a result of the increasing cases of theft of farm produce. While some farmers…
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Agric Minister reiterates FG’s commitment to food security
The new Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring food security in Nigeria. Kyari stated this when he assumed office with…
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Farmers in Niger get N900m worth inputs from world Bank
Niger State on Saturday, distributed farm inputs worth N900m to 640 farmers across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor Umaru Bago while inaugurating the distribution exercise in…
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Experts laud Tinubu’s cushions of 200,000 metric tonnes of grains, others
Some financial experts on Tuesday commended President Bola Tinubu’s plan to release 200,000 metric tonnes of grains and other palliative measures to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The…
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Agric experts to Tinubu, don’t focus only on rice, maize, wheat
……..broadcast raises hope, requires proper implementation Agric experts say to Tinubu, don’t focus only on rice, maize, wheat ……..broadcast raises hope, requires proper implementation Some agricultural experts say President Bola…
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