Category: Agriculture
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Why eggs, chicken are expensive – Poultry farmers
Some poultry farmers in Lagos State have blamed the consistent hike in the price of the produce to the manipulations of middlemen and cost of raw materials.
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Food security: FG to review agricultural laws
The Federal Government has taken steps to review Nigeria’s agricultural laws to promote agriculture development and enhance food and nutrition security in the country.
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FG doles out N60bn for agro-livestock in Gombe
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has confirmed the receipt of N60 billion support from the Federal Government for the establishment of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone in the state.
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FG to resuscitate Bank of Agriculture to address hunger, poverty
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his administration will resuscitate Bank of Agriculture and properly repositioned it to meet farmers’ needs and improve farming and agricultural production in the country.
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Rivers Govt. to revive Songhai Farms
The Rivers government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd), stated this during an inspection visit on Saturday to the farm in Bunu Tai, Tai Local Government Area.
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NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support to 300 rice farmers in the Niger Delta, each receiving starter packs worth N200,000 to enhance rice production.
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Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu to ensuring that every Nigerian citizen has unfettered access to abundant and nutritious food.
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Katsina govt procures N36bn fertiliser for farmers
The Katsina State Government said it has spent over N36 billion to procure 20,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser during the 2024 farming season, among other farming activities.
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FG backs agricultural research reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural research system through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF).
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Nigeria’s annual post-harvest losses hits N3.5trn
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria’s agriculture sector post-harvest losses stand at N3.5 trillion.