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…
For Nigeria to make progress, we must deal with illiteracy -Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has harped on…
Farmers urge FG to review cassava bread fund repayment policy
The Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA) has appealed to Federal Government to…
Expert advises FG to increase loans to farmers via CBN
Mr Richard Ogundele, an expert in agriculture, has advised the Federal Government…
Imo distributes inputs to 1, 000 rice farmers to boost production
Dr Edwin Uche, Executive Assistant to Imo Governor on Poverty Alleviation, said…
CBN Anchor Borrower Programme: Rice Farmers cry foul
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Kano state chapter has accused…
Stay clear Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, Okorocha warns “political farmers”
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has warned political farmers to stay clear…
15,000 farmers to benefit from Dangote’s Rice Project in Sokoto
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies, has says 15,…
Dangote Set To Launch 25,000 Hectares Of Rice Outgrower Scheme In Sokoto
Dangote Rice, a subsidiary of Dangote Group is set to launch in…
320 farmers benefit from anchor borrower programme in Sandamu LG, Katsina
Three Hundred and twenty (320) rice farmers in Sandamu Local Government Area…
FG announces zero duty on Greenhouse equipment to boost tomato production
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday announced the removal of 20 per…
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…
Ex-AFAN chief blames rising food prices on lack of incentives for farmers
Mr Jerry Ossai, former Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in…
Encourage farmers to grow sorghum, Minister urges MAN
The Minster of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aisha Abubakar, on…
Expert advocates rice production facilities to boost harvest
Dr Maji Alhassan, a Rice Seed System specialist with the AfricaRice organisation,…
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…
FG distributes 12,000 metric tonnes of fertilisers to farmers in Kaduna
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of 12, 000 metric…
Gov’s aide assures farmers of early distribution of farm inputs
Mr Simon Abua, Special Adviser to Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on…
Obasanjo urges prompt distribution of inputs to farmers to end hunger, recession
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal and state governments…
Foundation partners CBN to grant loan to 6,000 farmers in Edo
The Africa Foundation For Agricultural Development (AFADEV) says it is partnering with…
Anchor borrowers scheme: farmers to benefit from training nationwide
Mr Mike Enahoro, the Managing Director of Kuro Communication Ltd, said on…
Farmers commend Jigawa Govt. over farm cluster scheme
Some farmers in Hadejia, Jigawa, have commended the State Government over the…
Anchor Borrowers Programme : Bauchi Farmers decry slow pace of accounts opening process in Banks
Potential beneficiaries of Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) in Bauchi State…
Christmas: Poultry farmers in FCT lament over low patronage
Some poultry farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried low…
Kano govt. approves N200m for tomato farmers to procure seedlings
Kano state government has approved N200 million for tomato farmers to purchase…
Farmers to cultivate 5,500 hectares of wheat in Jigawa
The Jigawa Government on Friday said no fewer than 5,500 hectares of…
18 farmers hacked to death in Taraba community
At least 18 farmers are believed to have been hacked to death…
BOA disburses N21.5bn to Nigerian farmers
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has disbursed more than N21.5billion to farmers…
Organisation urges govt. to protect women farmers for food security
Hajia Safiya Yahaya, Kogi, Coordinator of Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in…