Agriculture

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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Buhari departs Lagos to attend Dakar conference on agriculture

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday where he will attend the 2nd edition of Dakar International Conference on Agriculture. The high-level Dakar 2 Summit hosted by…

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PAN seeks policy that ‘ll sustain poultry sector

Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) on Monday appealed to the Federal Government to formulate lasting policies that will ensure sustainability of the poultry sector of the economy. Chairman, PAN, FCT Chapter,…

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Farmers seek better policies, climate condition in 2023

Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter and South-West Zone, Dr Femi Oke, has expressed optimism about friendly policies and climate condition in 2023 to increase food…

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Police confirm kidnap of farmers in Osun

The Police Command in Osun have confirmed that two farmers were kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday, at Ileogbo Town in Aiyedire Local Government of Osun State. Spokesperson of the command, SP Yemisi…

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Emir commends Gombe on wheat farming, seeks inputs support

The Emir of Nafada in Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Hamza, has praised the state government’s support for wheat farmers in his emirate during the 2021 dry season farming. Hamza gave…

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