Agriculture experts have warned farmers to be cautious of the recent variations and its impacts on food production in 2023. The stakeholders on Friday in Lagos, spoke against the backdrop of the recent harmattan outbreak across the country and consistent…
Prof. Abdullahi AbdulRahman of the Department of Plant Biology, University of Ilorin, has urged the Federal Government to enact a law to subsidise kerosene for Nigerians. AbdulRahman made the recommendation in his paper presentation at the 229th Inaugural Lecture of…
An environmental expert, Ms Gloria Bulus, has proffered the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques to ensure enhanced food production locally. Bulus, the founder of Bridge-that-Gap Initiative, an environmental non-profit organisation, said this in an interview with the News…
The Federal Government on Tuesday urged master bakers in the country to utilise Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) in bread making to reduce high cost of production. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, gave the charge…
Some agriculture stakeholders have lamented the crippling impact of Naira scarcity on the sector. The stakeholders spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Ismail Olawale, a fellow at the National Agriculture…
Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development through its assisted Value Chain Development Programme (FGN/IFAD-VCDP), have trained 100 Enugu farmers and extension agents on best rice production practice. Enugu VCDP office engaged a Consultant to provide training services…
Experts have urged the three tiers of governments to address various issues affecting the ease of doing business, especially multiple taxation, for economy to thrive in Nigeria. They spoke in an interview on Sunday in Ibadan, while reacting to the…
Ekiti State Government (EKSG) has advised Cocoa farmers to participate actively in policy formulation to upgrade cocoa farming in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, gave the charge at a…
As seasoning cube brands jostle for relevance with consumers, nothing beats the feeling of being recognized as the Outstanding brand of choice in the seasoning category. At the heart of the recognition is the superior value of unique taste, exciting…
The Federal Government says it plans to expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) to the 36 states of the federation. Mr Aminu Mohammed, National Project Coordinator of RAAMP, disclosed this during the agency’s annual retreat and training…
