Nigeria’s Labana to partner Benin Republic on large scale rice production
Labana Rice Mill , Kebbi State, has begun bilateral discussions with the Republic of Benin for collaboration on large scale rice production. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-member government delegation from Benin Republic visited Kebbi State for the meeting with the Board
Read MoreTech-Driven Agriculture to Boost 50,000 Women and Youth Farmers in Nigeria
Building on its work to boost food security in Nigeria through technology-drivenagricultural services, Thrive Agric has launched a 1-year project to support 50,000 smallholder farmers growing rice, maize, and soybean. This comes as part of Thrive Agric’s commitment to strengthen agricultural value chains in the country,
Read MoreInvesting in crops that feed the Sahel
At the prestigious weeklong Market for Agricultural Innovation and Technology (MITA) held in Dakar Senegal, ICRISAT called for increased investments in crops like sorghum, millet and groundnut. Nutrient-rich crops that suit the agro-ecology of the Sahel figured prominently in ICRISAT’s presentation at MITA. The Institute was among
Read MoreNigeria: Flood – 382, 208 Farmers to Get FG’s Agricultural Inputs
Kebbi State Governor and Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council (NFSC) Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, yesterday said no fewer than 382,208 farmers affected by flood in 2020, across Nigeria would get free farm inputs provided by the federal government . Bagudu, who disclosed this in
Read MoreViable X: Pioneering the Next Generation Agribusiness in Nigeria
Globally, a record number of employees have been thrown out of job, and every sector grounded, except agriculture. As the world staggers to its feet after the devastation of the global economy by the novel coronavirus disease, countries and companies must begin to explore innovative ways
Read MoreRMRDC Establishes Rice Processing Plant In Niger State
As part of efforts to promote the value chain potentials of Nigeria’s Agro commodities and commit to food security agenda of the federal government, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has commissioned a high grade Rice Processing Centre in Kwakuti, Niger state. Giving a
Read MoreHow To Invest In Meat Processing, Packaging Business
The reformation of the agriculture sector is not limited to staple crops as livestock farmers and meat dealers in Nigeria are set to smile as meat processing becomes the next development target for investors. With a population of over 200 million people and a growth rate
Read MoreMinister task Nigerians on farming to improve economy
Alhaji Mohammad Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Saturday urged people to venture into agriculture to improve the economy. Abubakar made the call on the second day his familiarisation tour of some Agricultural facilities in Kaduna. According to him, agriculture is the best business
Read MoreOyo agribusiness owners lament heavy tax
Agribusiness owners in Oyo State, on Sunday, decried the heavy tax the state government imposed on them which has caused make many young Nigerians to lose interest in venturing into the business. They lamented that the heavy taxation by the government was hindering their survival in
Read MoreECOWAS hands over sheep kits and cattle feed to households in Kebbi State, Nigeria
As part of its commitment to bolstering food security in the region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), is handing over Sheep Kits and Cattle Feed to households in Kebbi state of Nigeria on the
Read MoreHow to Start a Profitable Tomato Farming Business in Nigeria with Limited or No Experience
Many Nigerian successful entrepreneurs/ financial institutions, banks, private equity are looking for a way to divest their businesses. The current crisis in the Oil sector makes it perfectly clear, that food is more important than anything else. It is also obvious that the Agri-sector in Nigeria
Read MoreNigeria approves US$1.2bn for agricultural mechanisation
The Nigerian government has approved a loan facility of US$1.2bn to finance the mechanisation of agriculture in the country, according to Sabo Nanono, minister of agriculture and rural development In what he called a “major revolution in the agriculture sector that we have never seen before,”
Read MoreFood Security: Agriculture Ministry targets 2,000 tractors to boost production
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for Nigerian farmers, especially women and youth as well as avai food and nutrition security in the country. Kyari stated this while
Read MoreMabon Targets 5000 Hectares Irrigation Water Supply
Mabon Limited, an indigenous Nigerian conglomerate with operations in energy and petroleum services has disclosed a plan to increase irrigation water supply from the current 3000 hectares to 5000 hectares. The company also said its working to improve its contribution to national grid operation by providing
Read MoreMastercard shares tomato seeds with Nigerian farmers
Value Seeds Limited, an indigenous crop seed production, solution, and development company, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is set to empower about 10,000 smallholder farmers in Nigeria with the distribution of farm supplements. The collaboration targets that 70 percent of the participants would be women
Read MoreNigeria: Govt Begins Pilot Implementation of Livestock Transformation Plan in Nasarawa
Following a €400,000 funding support from the Netherlands, the federal government has commenced talks with the Nasarawa State government for the kick-off of the pilot implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). The plan, which includes the establishment of grazing reserves across the country is
Read MoreUMD Collaborates Internationally to Convert an Invasive Weed into Biogas and Animal Feed in Nigeria
A University of Maryland collaborative research and Extension project addresses environmental and human health concerns, providing new economic opportunities to the Hadejia Valley region of Nigeria by repurposing an invasive plant as animal feed and cooking fuel. COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As part of
Read MoreMeet Two Young Nigerians Using Artificial Intelligence To Revolutionise Poultry Farming
Technology is increasing and helping to improve efficiency in farming across the globe, a factor that propelled two young Nigerians to embark on revolutionising poultry farming with Artificial Intelligence. The Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari is aggressively pursuing a food sufficiency programme in Nigeria. The
Read MoreKey into agriculture to be successful, ADP tells young Nigerians
The Agricultural Development Project (ADP) in Adamawa wants young unemployed Nigerians to key into agriculture to be successful. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Bagarmi Tauwama, the director, Extension Service of the ADP, said this has become necessary due to the unavailability of white-collar jobs. “We
Read MoreNigeria: Borno Govt to Support 10,000 Irrigation Farmers
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno said his administration was planning to support 10,000 irrigation farmers in 2022. Zulum made this known while addressing some of the 1,750 farmers who benefited from the 2021 dry season farming inputs on Sunday in Shani, Bayo and Hawul Local Government
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