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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Cashew farmers urges FG to stop encroachment by foreigners
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has urged the Federal Government to prevent foreigners from going directly to farmers to buy up cashews. The National President of the association,…
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Niger seeks extension of FG/IFAD-VCDP for rice, cassava value chain
Niger State says it is seeking for the extension of the Federal Government’s collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in rice and…
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Don advocates AI in cattle to improve animal breeding
A Don, Prof. Hassan Mai, has called for the adoption of Artificial Insemination (AI) onlocal cattle to improve animal breeding and nutrition to boost food security in the country. Mai,…
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Ministry partners IFAD to strengthen food security
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his readiness to partner with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to strengthen food security in the…
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