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…
Indeed, you should be. Amidst Nigeria’s diverse cultures, rice is a great unifier for personal consumptions or for moments of celebrations. However, unlike some widely consumed foods, consumer priority for the age and quality is not extensive as loose and…
Mr Brighton Karume, Managing Director, ECOBasic Seed Company, Kaduna, said Nigeria could double its maize production and achieve self-sufficiency if 50 per cent of maize farmers in the country adopted hybrid maize varieties. Speaking during a press briefing in Kaduna…
The Maize Growers, Farmers and Manufacturers Association (MAGFAMAN), has commended Federal Government (FG) for initiating the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) and appealed for its sustainability. Alhaji Ibrahim Zubairu, the Bauchi Chairman of the Association, made the appeal in an interview …
Some heliculturists in Abuja have called for more youth involvement in snail farming, to meet up with local and international demand. The farmers said, on Sunday, that heliculture (snail farming) is a lucrative agricultural business that many young entrepreneurs often…
Some rice sellers in Lagos State have expressed worry at the increase in the cost of the commodity, with many of them blaming it on inadequate supply. The traders spoke in an interview with the Newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.…
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says the country will commence exportation of rice in the near future to engender the twin benefits of food security and economic diversification. Mr Ado Hassan, Secretary of the Kano State chapter of…
