Category: Agriculture
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IFPRI, others unveil food security simulator
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has unveiled the Nigeria Food Security Simulator (FSS Nigeria) tool to address food and income shortage in Nigeria. The initiative was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja in partnership with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Dr Kwaw Andam, Country…
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FG commits to agricultural transformation – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to transform agriculture as pathway to curb insecurity and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
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Marauding elephants invade farmlands in Borno
Marauding elephants have invaded farm fields in Gamboru/Ngala Local Government Area of Borno.
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World Food Day: FAO urges measures for food security amid rising inflation
As Nigeria grapples with soaring inflation rates, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, has urged governments to prioritize water in policy and planning, as there can be no food security without water. Dongyu gave the advice on Monday at the World Food Day 2023 ceremony, held…
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FG plans 50% subsidy for wheat farmers – Kyari
Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government is giving out 50 per cent subsidy to wheat farmers in the upcoming dry season farming to ensure massive production of the grain in the country. Kyari spoke to newsmen shortly after inspecting assorted seed wheat productions in Kano on Friday.
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Ministry of Agriculture partners IFAD to strengthen food security
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his readiness to partner with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to strengthen food security in the country.
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More women are needed in agriculture, says Amina Malah
T he Women Leader of the National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAWFPMAN), Hajiya Amina Malah, has called for the need of more women participation in wheat farming and processing. Malah made the call in an interview with NAN on Friday in Maiduguri.
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Delta Govt to engage youths in modern agriculture
Delta Government says it will create jobs for its teaming youths its multi-billion naira green house farm projects across the state.
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Police to farmers: Harvest crops to prevent herdsmen attack
In order to prevent herders and farmers feud, the Police Command in Bauchi State has advised farmers in the State to evacuate their farm produce before the herders begin grazing their cattle freely.
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Okra disease spreads across Nigeria
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has raised an alarm over the outbreak of Okra disease across the country.