UMD 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
Read MoreHow Nigeria Can Achieve Sufficiency In Food Production
Nigeria will achieve self-sufficiency in food production if only 30 per cent of its population can engage in farming. The executive director of Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Olufemi Oladunni, made this assertion in Ilorin, on Tuesday, during a training
Read MoreNigeria: Govt Seeks Lasting Solutions to Farmer-Herder Crisis
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar yesterday said stakeholders must come together to find a permanent solution to the incessant farmer-herder clashes ravaging the country. The minister said the conflict currently threatens food and national security in Nigeria, adding that the crisis
Read MoreMeeting The Demand For Animal Feed In Nigeria: Challenges And Solutions
The demand for animal feed in Nigeria is growing rapidly, driven by the country’s expanding agriculture sector and changing dietary habits. This presents significant challenges and opportunities for businesses involved in animal feed production, including farmers, processors, distributors, and marketers. Animal feed plays a crucial role
Read MoreNigeria Agricultural Productivity Growing Less Than 1% ― Experts
The Chief Executive of Nigerian Agricultural Mechanisation and Equipment Leasing Company (NAMEL), Dr Ahmed Adekunle, has said that Nigeria’s Agricultural productivity is growing at less than 1 per cent which he said is not good for the country. Dr Adekunle said the reason for the slow
Read MoreNigeria’s agricultural mechanisation among lowest globally, says FG
The level of Nigeria’s agricultural mechanisation is among the lowest globally. This is according to the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy 2022-2027, which was published on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This is despite the $1.2bn Green Imperative Programme launched
Read MoreNigeria approves US $24bn for smart modular irrigation in Adamawa
by Editor August 15, 2022 August 15, 2022 The Federal government of Nigeria has approved an investment of US $24 billion for the implementation of a smart modular irrigation project in Adamawa State. The approval follows a request to the Nigerian federal government by the National
Read MoreNigeria: CBN Moves to Support Livestock Farmers in Kano
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday pledged to extend a window of intervention to dairy and livestock manufacturers as part of federal government policy of diversifying the nation’s economy. The Controller of CBN Kano branch, Babangida Jino, gave the commitment at the 2022 World Milk
Read MoreChanging Nigeria’s Agric Landscape Through Innovation, Technology
T he introduction of tracking devices that allow farmers to book tractor services from local tractor owners via a mobile phone app, which is part of a programme recently unveiled by Hello Tractor in collaboration with Heifer International, will boost tractor ownership and guarantee a reality
Read MoreHow inconsistent policies, others rid Nigeria of livestock sector gains
The potential of the Nigerian livestock industry, despite accounting for about 5 percent of the National gross domestic product, has remained largely untapped, as government inconsistent policy, poor animal husbandry practices as well as limited access to quality inputs and finance among others remain prevalent in
Read MoreDespite Buhari’s intervention, agriculture in Nigeria records 10.4% growth in four years
Despite the Federal Government’s huge interventions in the agricultural in the last few years, the sector has recorded the lowest growth rate under the present administration. The Central Bank of Nigeria had during its last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting said it has disbursed over N3
Read MoreRelaunching Nigeria’s agric revolution with AfDB’s agro-industrial processing zones
Industrial and agricultural revolutions have always been at the centre of most agro-economic policies of the government with the objectives of diversifying the base of the economy using crude oil as a springboard. However, poorly conceived and hurriedly designed strategies and grossly inadequate implementation have impeded
Read MoreAgriculture in Nigeria: 7 Interesting Facts & Statistics
Petroleum is still widely recognized as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy; however, Agriculture in Nigeria remains the foundation or bedrock of the nation’s economy. It is an invaluable sector whose contributions to national revenue cannot be overlooked. Every year, the agricultural sector provides millions of jobs,
Read MoreKAL Group and ETGL enters into strategic agreement for the retailing of farm equipment and automotive products
ETG Logistics (ETGL), the logistics and distribution vertical of Export Trading Group, and the JSE-listed KAL Group have entered a strategic partnership to provide local producers with an extended range of versatile, compact, and cost-effective tractors and automotive products to improve efficiencies on farms. Accordingly, KAL
Read MoreMobile app assists Ugandan stakeholders access reliable fisheries data in real time
Kampala, Uganda, 03, May 2023: In Uganda, over 670 stakeholders of the fish value chain are accessing comprehensive fisheries data from Lakes Albert and Victoria, in real-time. Through a mobile app, known as the electronic Catch Assessment Survey (e-CAS), lake management officials, researchers and policymakers, among
Read MoreAgri-EPI Centre signs MOU to develop agri-tech innovation with Morocco
Agri-EPI, the precision farming specialists, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the agency, Pôle Digital de l’Agriculture, at SIAM, Morocco’s international agriculture exhibition, at which the United Kingdom is guest of honour Agri-EPI Centre has announced a significant agreement with Morocco’s agri-innovation agency to develop agri-tech
Read MoreSyngenta and Biotalys collaborate to develop sustainable agriculture solutions
Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys announced a collaboration to research, develop and commercialise new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops Growers are eager to explore innovative and effective biological solutions that limit the impact on the environment and biodiversity. (Image
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