Borno trains 540 farmers groups on seed production
Borno state on Monday began the training of 540 farmers groups on quality seed production to boost food security in the state. The training was facilitated by the state’s Ministry…
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FG assures farmers of access to quality seeds
The Federal Government has assured farmers across the country of access to improved quality seeds with the newly inaugurated Revised National Agricultural Seed Policy 2022. The Minister of Agriculture and…
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Women farmers want improved access to agric inputs
Farmers under the auspices of Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) have appealed to the Gombe State government to increase women’s access to agricultural inputs being distributed in the…
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Dangote Cement empowers farmers to boost food production
……In Ibese host community In preparation for the rainy season to boost food production, no fewer than 60 farmers from the Dangote Cement, Ibese host communities have participated in an…
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Rice farmers task South-West govs on commercial cultivation
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has urged governors in the South-West zone to cultivate rice in commercial quantities to reduce the price of the commodity in the country.…
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FG to support Agric University with farm equipment
The Federal Government has pledged to support Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, with farm equipment, accessories and grants to enhance national economic growth, food and nutrition…
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AfDB invests over $5.2bn to support Africa’s water, sanitation
African Development Bank (AfDB) said it invested about US$ 5.2 billion in supporting and strengthening water and sanitation resilience for almost 97 million Africans in 10 years. A statement issued…
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Expert advocates committee on animal rescue
The National President, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Dr Olutoyin Adetuberu, has called for the setting up of a committee on animal rescue during emergencies and disasters. Adetuberu said this in…
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Farmers’ group commends Gov Adeleke for agric intervention
Corporate farmers’ group in Osun State has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for providing inputs for agriculture sector to thrive in the state. The leader of the group, Mr Dauda Bamigbade,…
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Buhari arrives Senegal for Dakar Conference on Agriculture
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Dakar, the capital of Senegal, ahead of the 2nd edition of Dakar International Conference on Agriculture. The Personal Assistant to the President (Photography) Mr Sunday…
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