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Experts Canvass Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture System
Agriculture experts have canvassed for the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) by farmers ìn order for excellent yields.
The experts made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Thursday in Lagos.…
NALDA Backs First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative
In line with ongoing efforts to support women and youth farmers to produce food and earn incomes, the Nigerian first lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative in Owerri, the Imo state Capital, South Eastern…
5,104 Dry Season Farmers in Enugu Receive ATASP Water Pumps
No fewer than 5,104 dry season farmers in Enugu State, South-Eastern, Nigeria have benefited from the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase One (ATASP-1) water pumps for dry season irrigation farming.
The dry season…
Niger Government Acquires 1000 Tractors for Farmers
In a bid to enhance agricultural development in Niger State, North-Central, Nigeria, President Tinubu has agreed to participate in the commissioning of 1000 tractors and other agricultural machinery acquired by the state government.
The…
Host Roundtable to Address Food Inflation, RIFAN Tells FG
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Lagos chapter, has called on the federal and state governments to hold a roundtable with farmers to address food insecurity.
RIFAN Chair, Raphael Hunsa made the call in an interview with…
FCT to Prioritise Security, Agriculture – Wike
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, has outlined his administration’s priorities, with a strong emphasis on security, agriculture, and job creation in the territory.
Speaking during a meeting with a…
Nigeria’s First Lady Launches Renewed Hope Women Initiative Agriculture Support
The Wife of the President of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, inaugurated the maiden Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women Agricultural Support Group programme for the South-East to boost agriculture in the region.
In a speech at the ceremony…
FG Seeks Urgent Action on Climate Change
Due to Nigeria’s rising sea levels which threaten southern cities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has said the impact of climate change on food security, water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) services across the country deserves urgent…
Kogi Tasks Farmers On Large Scale Food Production
The Kogi State, North-Central, Nigeria, Government on Wednesday, tasked farmers on large-scale food production and security to overcome poverty, hunger, and challenges.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Timothy Ojoma, gave the…
State Government, stakeholders validate Agric Extension Service Bill
Some agricultural stakeholders on Wednesday validated the Draft Agricultural Extension Service Delivery Revitalisation Bill to strengthen the extension service system in the country.
The stakeholders made their inputs at a one-day…