Workers union distributes fertilizers to members for farming season
……in Katsina The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Katsina State Chapter, says it has distributed 20 trucks of fertilizers to its members for the 2022 farming season.…
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Nigeria is world’s leading producer of African catfish – Official
Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Ime Umoh, says Nigeria is the largest producer of catfish in Africa. Umoh disclosed this at a…
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Minister: Brazil to supply tractors to Nigerian farmers
Nigeria and Brazil are to partner on the supply and distribution of 10,000 tractors to farmers across the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, who…
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Agro-firm set to make Bayelsa self-sufficient in fish production
The Joshua Robert Orgue Enterprises, an Agricultural Firm, on Friday said all was set to make Bayelsa State self-sufficient in fish production. Executive Director of the firm, Chief Joshua Orgue, …
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FG: Demand for fish exceeds 3.6m metric tons
The Federal Government says the demand for fish exceeds 3.6 million metric tons but the country is only able to produce about 1.2 million metric tons. Mr Ime Umoh, the…
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FG licenses 164 fishing vessels to operate on territorial waters
The Federal Government says it has licensed 164 vessels to operate on territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. Director, Fisheries Department in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr…
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Minister: Cocoa production to hit 500,000 tonnes by 2024
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to increase Nigeria’s cocoa production from the present 340,000 tonnes to 500,000…
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Quarantine Service destroys donkey hides worth N413m
……..in Kano The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), on Tuesday destroyed confiscated donkey hides worth N413m in Kano. The Zonal Coordinator of NAQS, Mr Adamu Ocheje who led the exercise…
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COVID-19: 408 farmers get ruminants in Kwara, 20,000 to benefit
The Kwara State Fadama NG-CARES has flagged off its intervention programme with 408 ruminants (goats) to 102 farmers drawn from Farmer Communities’ Associations in Asa Local Government Area of the…
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Lagos to inaugurate rice mill soon, says Commissioner
Lagos State has assured that the 32-metric tons per hour Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu division, will be ready for inauguration in 10 weeks. Ms Abisola Olusanya, the state Commissioner…
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