ECOWAS grants $78m to train farmers in poultry, fishery
……in FCT, Bauchi ECOWAS has given $78 million as training grant to 150 farmers in Bauchi State and the FCT to boost food security in Nigeria. The beneficiaries are farmers…
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NASS committed to biotech innovations for crop improvement – Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured of National Assembly’s commitment to developing in-house capacity for the advancement and utilisation of biotechnology innovations in crop…
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Group advocates establishment of coconut processing industries
The National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) has called on investors and stakeholders to establish coconut processing industry across coconut producing states in the country. Dr…
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Enugu to bolster livestock via Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State Government says his government has concluded plans to bolster the livestock industry through the creation of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones(SAPZs) within the state. Mbah…
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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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