Agric contributes 23% to GDP in 2022 – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Dr Mohammad Abubakar, on Thursday said the agriculture sector contributed 23 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in first half…
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Ice pellets, heavy rains destroy farms in Katsina
The Chairman of Kafur Local Government Area in Katsina State, Alhaji Garba Kanya, has confirmed that a heavy down pour accompanied by ice pellets has destroyed more than 300 farms…
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Kogi launches fleshy sweet potato, trains women, youths
TKogi State Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA) on Wednesday, launched Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) programme toward boosting food production in the state. KEDA Managing Director, Hajia Rekiyat Sanni, said during the…
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Nigeria to host 16th Cashew Alliance Conference
The President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr Joseph Ajanaku, says the 16th edition of African Cashew Alliance Conference to hold in Nigeria will attract foreign investors and grow the nation’s…
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FG clamps down on fake, adulterated fertiliser producers
The Federal Government says it has clamped down on adulterated fertiliser producers in Kano State to ensure quality production of fertilisers and farm inputs. A statement by Anthonia Eremah, the…
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FG distributes inputs, equipment to farmers
…….in Katsina No fewer than 1,500 small holder farmers in Katsina State have received various farming inputs and equipment from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Launching the…
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NG-CARES: 210 farmers get free farming inputs
……..in Katsina Katsina State has distributed free agricultural inputs to 210 farmers in Daura, Sandamu and Batagarawa local government areas of the State. The distribution of the input was part…
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SMEDAN trains 155 farmers on modern techniques
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, (SMEDAN) has trained more than 155 Ekiti farmers in mordern techniques to make agriculture viable business for national development. The Director General SMEDAN,…
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Borno Gov visits farmers, explains shortage of fertilizer
Governpr Babagana Zulum of Borno State has paid surprise visits to farmers in four Local Government Areas to discuss challenges facing rural farmers in the state. The governor who visited…
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NGF seeks review of National Water Resources Bill
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for the review of the National Water Resources Bill to accommodate the concerns of all states. The forum made the call in a…
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