Sokoto govt. creates 27,000 jobs in agric sector, says Tambuwal
Sokoto State Government says it has created no fewer than 27,166 jobs…
Don calls for reduction of chemicals in Nigeria’s farm produce
Prof. Timothy Olabiyi, a crop and environmental expert, says the high use…
Food security: Bank of Agriculture disburses N9 bn illion to S’East
The Bank of Agriculture (BOI) says it has injected more than N9…
Give loan to only farmers who can pay back, MD advises BOA workers
The Managing Director, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Dr Kabiru Adamu, on Saturday…
Agriculturist describes post-harvest losses as a major challenge to food security
An agriculturist, Dr Tunde Arosanye, has described post-harvest losses of agricultural produce…
IFAD earmarks $93.5m to support 727,000 farmers in 7 states
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it has set aside…
Corps members to access soft loan for 2017 farming season-DG
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, said…
Gov. Lalong launches sale of 20,000 tonnes of fertilisers to farmers in Plateau
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday in Mikang launched the sale…
CBN to empower 20,000 farmers in Enugu State in 2017 — official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will empower 20,000 farmers…
Ex-NOA DG advises FG to enforce ban on importion of rice in phases
Mr Mike Omeri, the former Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), has…
Bauchi State Govt. approves N70m to train 1,000 women in agricultural trades
The Bauchi State Commission For Youth and Women Rehabilitation and Development said…
Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Wheat Output Declines 80 Percent
Wheat production is projected to have declined by 80 percent due to…
World Bank to revive livestock sector with $200m — Official
The World Bank is injecting 200 million U.S. dollars into Nigeria’s agricultural…
Dangote will become largest world exporter of rice In 2021- Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa’s richest…
Taraba says it can meet Nigeria’s annual rice demand
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday said that the state had…
Dry season farming: FG spends over N9.5 bn on inputs
The Federal Government spent more than N9.5 billion for the distribution of…
Sultan commends National Ummah for supporting agriculture in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday commended the…
Association proffers solution to high garri price
The Agro-Processors Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to…
CBN releases additional $250m for agriculture, airlines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday released another 250 million…
Dangote partners Alba-Bello to sell food items at low prices
The Dangote Group is partnering Alba-Bello Trading Company in Zaria to sell…
President Barrow pledges to release $25m to farmers ahead of rainy season
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on Monday plegded to release 25…
AEPB begins public awareness campaign on unlawful farming in FCT
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says that it has started a…
Anchor Borrowers Scheme: CBN urges Enugu State farmers to form co-operatives
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised farmers in Enugu State…
Expert advises FG to increase loans to farmers via CBN
Mr Richard Ogundele, an expert in agriculture, has advised the Federal Government…
Agric Sector Can Generate over 40 Million Jobs With Quality Seeds- Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called for…
Gombe govt. procures 20, 000 tonnes of fertiliser for 2017 farming season – Dankwambo
The Gombe State Government has procured 20, 000 tonnes of fertiliser for…
Gov. Tambuwal approves recruitment of additional agric extension workers
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the recruitment of additional…
Fadama project to support tomato farmers in Kaduna
The Country Coordinator, National Fadama Project, Taiwo Adewumi , has pledged to…
Agriculture Pulling Nigeria out of recession- Presidency
Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu says efforts to get the nation out of…
Imo distributes inputs to 1, 000 rice farmers to boost production
Dr Edwin Uche, Executive Assistant to Imo Governor on Poverty Alleviation, said…