An agriculture expert, Mr Ismail Olawale, has lauded the adoption of disease-resistant maize by local farmers to boost productivity. Olawale, a fellow at the National Agriculture and Extension Research Liaison Service (NAERLS), said this in an interview with the News…
2023: Abuja is constitutionally recognised as state-Gbenga Adeoye Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Dr Gbenga Adeoye, a Lawyer and development expert has said that the description of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as a state should generate no dust since that is…
Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has trained 100 beekeepers in Enugu North Senatorial district, on how to produce quality honey and its by-products that will meet international standard for export. The one-day capacity training on building/intervention programme on the development…
The Federal Government said it has identified the need to develop a response strategy for animals during emergencies and disasters in Nigeria. Head, Quality Assurance and Standards Division, Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and…
Dr Aliyu Umar, Executive Director, National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger has advised farmers not to rush into planting with the first rain. Umar gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bida…
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…
