Olaseinde Gbenga The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has declared its commitment towards the implementation of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture. A statement by the ministry’s Information Officer, Mrs Modupe Olatunji, revealed that the Minister, Dr…
By Olaseinde Gbenga President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the success recorded by his administration for the agriculture sector is understanding of the country and its people. A statement by his Spokesman Malam Garba Shehu, revealed that the President disclosed this…
Olaseinde Gbenga The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has commenced distribution of inputs and farm implements to support smallholder farmers in the country under its special intervention project. Speaking during the flag off of the distribution exercise…
By Olaseinde Gbenga To enhance wet season rice and cassava farming, the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) has distributed agro-inputs to 120 farmers in Taraba State. Flagging off the input distribution exercise at the weekend…
By Olaseinde Gbenga Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has concluded arrangements to commence real time trading this month as part of the plans to inaugurate the pan African Commodities Exchange. As a build up to the historic inauguration, scheduled…
Promasidor Holdings, producers of Cowbell milk, could be on the verge of a $1.5bn sale African food and drink group, Promasidor Holdings Limited, sources say. The group has not publicly disclosed its intentions to be acquired, however, persons familiar with…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee for the Extension Manual Review, to promote effective and efficient extension services delivery and produce a harmonised copy for evaluation and validation. A statement by Mr Ezeaja Ikemefuna, the Chief Information Officer in the…
The FMDQ Securities Exchange Ltd. has approved the registration of the Robust International Commodities Ltd N20 billion Commercial Paper (CP) programme on its platform. The management of Robust International Commodities Ltd. disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.…
Access Bank Plc has partnered the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to roll out a loan scheme for poor farmers aged 18 years to 55 years and other vulnerable groups. The bank’s Group Head, Emerging Businesses,…
A poultry farming expert, Mr Joel Oduware, has blamed local grain exports for the continuous hike in the price of poultry produce. Oduware, a poultry farming consultant, said this in an interview on Friday in Lagos. The expert said the…
