Association urges Enugu Govt. to provide farm inputs, loans to farmers
The All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the Enugu State…
1,160 farmers register for Anchor Borrow agricultural loan in Daura LGA
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Daura Local Government chapter of…
Jigawa Govt. disburses N375m loans to rice farmers
The Jigawa Government on Thursday said it had disbursed N375 million loan…
Food processor seeks partnership with farmers, investors
Mrs Oyebola Adewoye, the Chief Operating Officer, Rehoboth’s African Continental Foods, on…
FG announces zero duty on Greenhouse equipment to boost tomato production
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday announced the removal of 20 per…
Lawyer says agriculture will save Nigeria from recession
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Victor Olarewaju has said that agriculture would…
Obiano’s agric. revolution programme attracts $600m agro-investmentsObiano’s agric. revolution programme attracts $600m agro-investments
Mr Uche Okafor, a lawmaker representing Ayamelum State Constituency (APGA), has commended…
Expert advises Govt, organisations to buy excess products from farmers
Prof. James Adediran, the Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training…
Bayelsa Govt. donates 1,200-hectares for ranch development to curb clashes
The Bayelsa Government on Sunday said it had donated 1,200 hectares of…
Amnesty office signs MoU with Songhai to train 3,105 beneficiaries in agric
The Presidential Amnesty Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with…
Don urges NAFDAC to enforce standard in Garri production
A food science technologist has called for the enforcement of standard in…
FAO warns of acute food shortage in Horn of Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for an immediate response…
Saraki urges youths to take advantage of Agro-Finance Law
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on youths…
Bauchi Fadama III to assist Bauchi IDPs with agricultural inputs worth $5m US dollars
The Bauchi Fadama III AF II (Food Security and Livelihood Support Project)…
Gov. Aregbesola calls for massive investment in agriculture to fight hunger
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called for massive investment of the…
Encourage farmers to grow sorghum, Minister urges MAN
The Minster of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aisha Abubakar, on…
FG to slash price of NPK fertiliser to N5, 000 per bag
The Federal Government says it will slash the price of Nitrogen, Phosphorus…
Expert advocates rice production facilities to boost harvest
Dr Maji Alhassan, a Rice Seed System specialist with the AfricaRice organisation,…
Anambra plans to produce 330,000 tonnes of rice by December 2017
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra says his administration intends to produce 330,000…
Bauchi selects 16,000 rice farmers for anchor programme
Bauchi State Government said it had selected 16,000 farmers to participate in…
ANCHOR Borrower farmers in Bauchi State to get N270,000 loan each
Farmers participating in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ANCHOR Borrower Programme…
Sokoto Govt buys 5000 water pumps worth N 235m, for rice farmers — Official
The Sokoto State Government has purchased 5000 water pumps worth N235million for…
Co-operative society partners Plateau Govt. to acquire 400 tractors for members
Plateau`s All Farmers Cooperative Society is partnering the state and local governments…
Ogun govt. to launch agric. scheme for civil servants – Commissioner
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday announced plans to launch an agricultural…
Nigeria gradually becoming self-sufficient in rice production, says CBN
Mr Chuks Sokari, the Branch Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Awka,…
FG distributes 12,000 metric tonnes of fertilisers to farmers in Kaduna
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of 12, 000 metric…
Bill seeking to remove restrictions on exportation of agricultural produce passes second reading
A bill for an Act to repeal export prohibition and to remove…
Gov’s aide assures farmers of early distribution of farm inputs
Mr Simon Abua, Special Adviser to Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on…
Fadama III: 27 FCT rice production groups get disbursement clearance
Twenty seven rice production groups under the FCT Fadama III Project (Additional…
Rwanda bans imported poultry products amid bird flu concerns
Rwanda has imposed temporary ban on all imported poultry products from Uganda…