Association Urge Farmers to Embrace Biotechnology for Maximum Yield


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In order to boost food production in the country, the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kabir Ibrahim, has urged farmers to embrace the use of biotechnology and mechanization as well as other innovations. Kabir, who…

NorthWest Governors Seek AfDB’s Support to Boost Agriculture


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Governors of states in the North West region of the country have sought the support of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in order to promote cooperation and unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. According to the…

Expert Urges Nigerian Government to Develop National Soil Information Systems


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The Federal Government and other stakeholders have been implored to develop national soil information systems in order to enhance farming and agriculture in the country. Gabriel Akinboye Oluwatosin, a Professor of Soil Survey and Land…

Nigerian children face climate change impacts – UNICEF


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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that an estimated 100 million vulnerable children face climate change impacts in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Kano state, Mr Farah Mahmud stated this during the 2023 World…

Agency sensitizes FCT residents against open defecation


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The Directorate of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, began a two-day sensitization activities to discourage open defecation in the territory. Dr Mohammed…

Hibiscus farmers seek Nigerian Government support to boost production


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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 more foreign exchange. The…

Agency partners A’Ibom State on emergency management


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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) is partnering Akwa Ibom State on disaster management and response. The partnership is to help Akwa Ibom state to develop a formidable emergency response team. The Akwa Ibom State…

Don’t sell adulterated agro-inputs to farmers -Minister warns


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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Monday warned manufacturers and agro-inputs dealers not to sell adulterated materials to farmers in order to ensure food sufficiency. Kyari gave the warning in Ibadan…

FCTA inaugurates local implementation committee for 6 area councils


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The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has inaugurated Local Government Implementation Committees for the world Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes…

Nigeria to be highest Rice Importer in 2024


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Nigeria is projected to import 2.1 million Tons of rice in 2024 which would make Nigeria the highest rice importer in 2024. This is according to the Rice outlook report by the Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture…