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A sustainable food and feed system consultant, Saidat Shonoiki, has advocated adopting family farming as a sustainable strategy towards achieving food security in Nigeria. Shonoiki stated this during a virtual conference in Abuja, saying…

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has said it would provide 50 persons from 24 states of the federation with employment opportunities in agriculture. According to the agency, the individuals would be employed in the second…

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has lauded the Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, for his administration’s efforts towards revitalising agriculture in the state. Specifically, the Director of Animal…

The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha has disclosed that ongoing research of the agency would enable the Nigerian cow breed to produce about 10 litres of milk daily in…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has called for an end to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in Nigerian waters. Specifically, the Director-General of the agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh,…

Agro-industrial stakeholders have declared support for a new scheme, “100 projects for EVERY 100 days,” put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stimulate agro-industrial activities, create employment opportunities and boost…

A sustainable food and feed system consultant, Saidat Shonoiki, has advocated adopting family farming as a sustainable strategy towards achieving food security in Nigeria. Shonoiki stated this during a virtual conference in Abuja, saying…

By Hudu Yakubu, Abuja Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has banned the use of scrap tyres to singe animals, warning of terrible health consequences for consumers. This was as the…

The Federal Government has said it is committed to boosting sorghum production in the country, to meet local demand. Specifically, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, said…

The Minister of State for Agricultural and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, has said the implementation of the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP), 2022- 2025 will transform the agriculture sector and…