Kebbi gets 6,000 solar pumps, power tillers for dry season farming
Kebbi has acquired 6,000 solar pumps and power tillers for dry season farming. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, media aide to Gov. Nasir Idris stated on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi that the…
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Commission lauds initiative to protect forest reserves in Gombe
The Committee on Grazing, Forest, Game Reserves and Cattle Routes in Gombe State has recommended the establishment of a commission to protect and ensure proper management of grazing and forest…
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Catfish farmers express hope on 2024 Budget
The Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) has called for proper implementation of the 2024 budget to ensure enhanced growth of the sector. The CAFAN National President, Mr Sunday Onoja,…
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2024 Budget allocation for agriculture not enough–Don
A scholar, Prof. Olufemi Ajayi, says the 2024 budget allocation for the agricultural sector will not make any difference or bridge the gap in the nation’s food deficit. Ajayi, a…
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NEMA assesses fungal attack on ginger farms
…….in Kaduna Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have visited ginger farms ravaged by a strange fungi to ascertain the damage in Kaduna State. Southern Kaduna is one…
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Nigeria can earn $60m annually from donkey production- Farmers
The National Association of Donkey Farmers (NADFAMS), says the country can generate more than $60 million annually and provide jobs for millions of youths through production of donkeys. A member…
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Yuletide: Poultry farmers seek more govt intervention
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for increased government intervention in the sector as it projects low sales of chicken during yuletide seasons. The PAN Lagos state chapter…
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Rice miller urges FG not to scrap Anchor Borrowers Programme
Managing Director of a rice milling company, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim, has urged the Federal Government not to cancel its Anchor Borrowers Programme, but to rejig it for increased efficiency. The…
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Soil health: Expert advises farmers against bush burning
A soil scientist, Dr Ibrahim Kawu, has advised farmers in Gombe State to desist from bush burning in order to preserve the soil health of their farmlands. Kawu, who is…
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FG, IFAD partner women to enhance productivity, income
The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have expressed commitment to strengthen their collaboration with women to enhance productivity, nutrition and income generation. Director, Project Coordinator…
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