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Stakeholders To Unveil VPG Crops Forum
The Umudike Seeds Company and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have resolved to establish the Nigeria Seed Innovation Partners Forum for Vegetatively Propagated (VPG) crops in the country.…
Smallholder women farmers seek agricultural development fund intervention
Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) has urged the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to prioritise the plight of women farmers for enhanced agricultural production and food secured nation.
Mrs Mary Afan,…
Agriculture: Ex-Ebonyi PDP governorship Candidate to empower 15 youths
The former Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi, Dr Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, says he will empower 15 youths of Isuachara community in modern agribusiness in the efforts to boost food production.
The…
Farmers Association Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Leaders of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria have united to advance food security and national development through strategic collaboration.
According to Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association…
Rivers state to revive Songhai Farms
The Rivers State government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth.
Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd), stated this during an…
NiMet forecast 3-day thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a thundery weather outlook from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged chances of localised thunderstorms over parts…
EU, Red Cross Support Kogi Flood Victims In Kogi
The European Union Humanitarian Aid, in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has distributed hygiene and sanitary items to 500 women impacted by the 2024 flood disaster in Kogi State.
The support was delivered as part of the…
Kano attracts $10bn energy investment from Morocco
The Kano state government says it will attract over 10 billion dollars investment in renewable energy and solid minerals development from its partnership with prestigious Moroccan companies in the next five years.
The state government…
Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle post-harvest losses- OTACCWA
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses.
The association’s President, Mr Alexander…
Food security: Ministry reveals Readiness To Work With NABG
The Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar kyari,CON, has revealed the Ministry’s readiness to work with Nigerian Agribusiness Group (NABG), in translating shared aspirations into actionable…