Food Security: FG targets 500,000 hectares for irrigation
The Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Bello Goronyo, says the Federal Government will support the cultivation of 500,000 hectares by irrigation farmers nationwide to enhance food security.…
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Borno targets agric benefits of Lake Chad, says Gov Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced the commitment of his administration in exploiting the agricultural potentials of the shores of Lake Chad in boosting agriculture in the state.…
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FG to develop framework on ease of doing agribusiness–Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government has immediate and short term plans for developing a standard framework and guide for ease of…
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Nasarawa seeks investment in agric to ensure food security
Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, has called on stakeholders and development partners to invest massively in agriculture to transform Nigeria into a virile country for food security…
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Hibiscus farmers seek FG’s support to boost production
The Hibiscus Farmers Processors Marketers Exporters Association of Nigeria (HFPMEAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to support farmers with farm inputs to boost production and to earn…
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Ministry partners Chinese firm on mechanised farming
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has collaborated a Chinese company, Lima Machinery Company, on improved mechanised farming to empower women, improve agriculture and boost national revenue. The Minister of…
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FG targets 2,000 tractors to boost food production
Local production of 2,000 tractors yearly will boost food production, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said in Abuja on Friday. It will also create jobs…
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NASENI, Ministry to partner on agro-industrialization, climate change mitigation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to deploy existing technical competencies and other…
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Plateau soon to become Nigeria’s agric hub – Gov Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his readiness to revamp the agricultural sector toward boosting the economy of the state. Mutfwang said this on Sunday at the 37th…
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Farmers trained on storage techniques to avoid post harvest losses
Member House of Representatives, Honourable Jeremiah Umaru (APC- Akwanga/Nasarawa-Eggon/Wamba) has trained 220 farmers in his constituency on modern storage techniques to tackle post-harvest losses. Speaking at the opening of the training…
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