Don says coordinated fiscal spending on agriculture is solution to inflation
Prof. Uche Uwaleke of the Nasarawa State University says a coordinated fiscal…
Demand for locally-produced rice on the rise, says local farmer
A rice farmer, Mr Raymos Guanah, says there is an increase in…
FG to open grain reserves to check high prices of food -Minister
Chief Audu Ogbeh, Ministter of Agriculture and Rural Development says the Federal…
Jigawa cluster farmer wants govt to support agriculture
The Chairman of Cluster Farmers Group in Miga Local Government of Jigawa,…
Rice importation costs Nigeria 2 bn dollars annually- Dangote
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Groups of Companies, says Nigerians consume…
Cleric advises FG to create jobs, boost agriculture with recovered funds
A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Zeph Uzor, on Monday advised the Federal…
Delta rice farmer wants govt to provide land for dry season farming
Chief Silvanus Ejezie, Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Delta chapter,…
1,160 farmers register for Anchor Borrow agricultural loan in Daura LGA
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Daura Local Government chapter of…
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…
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…
Saraki urges youths to take advantage of Agro-Finance Law
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on youths…
Gov. Aregbesola calls for massive investment in agriculture to fight hunger
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called for massive investment of the…
FG to slash price of NPK fertiliser to N5, 000 per bag
The Federal Government says it will slash the price of Nitrogen, Phosphorus…
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…
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…
Analysis: Sokoto’s 2017 agric allocation supercedes that of every other State – Abayomi Fidelis
With allocation of N14.6 billion to agriculture in the 2017 budget, Sokoto…
Rice farming: RIFAN acquires 40,000 hectares in Bayelsa
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Bayelsa on Friday said it…
720,000 unemployed youths to benefit from NDE/CBN agriculture initiative –Ag.DG
Mr Kunle Obayan, Acting Director-General, National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Thursday,…
LCCI urges FG to sustain commitment to agriculture
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised the Federal…
Nigeria’s agriculture on the right track – Expert
The Former Country Representative, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Dr Atsuko…
No plastic, only contaminated rice in Nigeria – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
Edo ADP to begin inspection of farms in January
The National Secretary of the Federated Fadama body, Mr Henry Ebole, said…
Provost optimistic of surplus food in Nigeria in 2017
The Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Dr Samson Odedina, has predicted…
Cassava growers want flexible agricultural policies to increase production in 2017
The Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA) has appealed to the Federal Government…
350,000 families benefit from Anchor Borrower Programme in Kebbi – BOA
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says 350,000 families in Kebbi State have…
31 organic fertiliser companies key into Growth Enhancement Scheme
No fewer than 31 organic fertilizer companies operating in Nigeria are now…
Agriculture ‘critical’ as Horn of Africa braces for hunger season – FAO
Following the multiple droughts that hit the Horn of Africa over the…