Seafood import drops by 12% on CBN forex policy

Fish

The restrictive import quota measure introduced by the Federal Government has forced seafood import from Norway to Nigeria to drop by 12 per cent.

FG URGES HERDSMEN TO EMBRACE RANCHES

RANCHES

The Federal Government has urged herdsmen to embrace ranches and other modern rearing methods to tap from the huge potential in the diary industry.

Obasanjo urges FG, states to give priority to agri-business

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged the Federal and State Governments to give priority to agri-business and treat farming a business for the nation to make progress.

Wheat: Nigeria report for US SARD-SC ready

 Pix at  the Ratification Meeting on Socio-Economics Analysis on Wheat Final Report at Kano, State Ministry of Agric and Water Resources

The Nigeria report on wheat productivity by socio economics analysts at the value chains slated for 1-4^{th August} in Niamey, Niger Republic annual review meeting for 2016-17 planning and review activities for Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC) is now ready alongside with other countries in Africa. 

Niger trains youth, women as agri-preneur

Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello

In an effort at tackling unemployment in Niger state, the government is set to train and empower 300 youth and women in the state under its Agri-prenuer Empowerment Programme.

FG To Restructure Bank Of Agriculture

The Federal Government says that it is set to restructure the Bank of Agriculture to encourage low interest credit facility to farmers.

Taking Sustainable Farming Vertical

The Vertical Farming Innovation Award, sponsored by Illumitex and powered by Thought For Food, brought in 100 design concepts from 25 countries.

In May, the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) completed a successful, and first ever, international Vertical Farming Innovation Award, sponsored by Illumitex and powered by Thought For Food. The #AVFaward brought in 100 design concepts from 25 countries, leading to one submission winning the US$5,000 Innovation Prize for Vertical Farming 2016.

Farmers: revive coconut industry in badagry

Coconut

Coconut farmers in Badagry area of Lagos State have appealed to the Lagos State Government to revive the industry in the area.

U.s. launches $2m partnership programmme to boost agriculture in Nigeria

USAID

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a two-million dollars U.S. Government’s agricultural and private sector partnership to promote agricultural production in Nigeria.

ogun warns farmers to stop building in forest reserves

forestry

The Ogun State Government has cautioned farmers and other people residing in its forest reserves to desist from erecting any permanent structure in them, in compliance with the state’s forestry law.

FG TO END FOOD SHORTAGE BY 2018

Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Government has said that food shortage problems in the country will be over in the next two years.

Rwanda: US.$25 Million Plan to Help Fill in Agriculture Yield Gaps for 360,000 Farmers

Rwanda

The Afministry of agriculture and animal resources has said a five year business plan to benefit 360,000 farmers with an estimated budget of $25m, presented by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in rica (AGRA), will help to fill in agricultural yield gaps and boost the agricultural growth rate from 5.8% per year to 8.5%.

agriculture as engine of diversification- By Kika Emefele

farmers

Nigeria’s   current  economic woes are primarily as a result of over-dependence on oil, a commodity presently known for its pricing volatility.  The current economic quagmire has made  many Nigerians to proffer solutions to the current situation.

5,000 Rice farmers to benefit from CBN anchor borrower programme inn Kogi

Rice farmers

No fewer than 5, 000 registered rice farmers in Kogi will benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) anchor borrower programme.

Agriculture is key to Africa’s Development – Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo

The founder of Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Bishop David Oyedepo has said that agriculture remains panacea for Africa’s development.

NIGERIA TO BENEFIT FROM AFDB’S INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

The Board of African Development Bank President.

The Board of African Development Bank, AfDB, has approved $56 billion to scale up industrialization in Nigeria and other countries on the content over the next ten years under its Industrialization Strategy for Africa 2016-2025.

ekiti civil servants should embark on farming to end hunger- fayemi

Dr Kayode Fayemi

Minister of Solid Minerals Development and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said the rich texture of Ekiti land should be explored for farming by the civil servants and other indigenes to cushion the effect of the current economic crisis in the state.

Fayose offers 100,000 hectares of land to agric investors

Gov. Ayo Fayose

Gov. Ayo Fayose has approved the donation of 100,000 hectares of land to investors, who are willing to embark on farming to improve agricultural production in Ekiti.

School Feeding Programme: FG Understudies Osun O-MEALS Scheme

O-MEALS scheme.

A delegation of the Federal Government’s Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme, an initiative which aims at feeding over 24 million school children nationwide, visited the State of Osun to understudy the success recorded by the state’s Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme, popularly called the O-MEALS scheme.

TEA PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN THE NIGERIAN BEVERAGE MARKET.

Highland Tea

I would like to use this medium to introduce Highland Tea to some of us who are not acquainted with the Highland Tea brand. This rich and quality product is proudly made in Nigeria, precisely in the popular
Mambilla plateau of Taraba State North East Nigeria that I govern.

Experts Warn of Looming Maize Shortage in Western

maize

An acute shortage of maize could hit several parts of western Kenya, agriculture experts have said.

Agric College partners foreign investor on cassava production enterprises

Cassava

The Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Dr Adeola Odedina, says the college is partnering foreign investors to create millions of value chain job opportunities in Cassava Production.

CATFISH FARMERS URGED TO EXPORT PRODUCE

CATFISH

Catfish farmers have been advised to key into the international demand for the commodity, by packaging and exporting their produce.

African farmers get no relief at petrol pump, despite plunge in oil prices

Falling oil prices

Falling oil prices are not trickling down as cheaper petrol for African farmers, further straining a region roiled by the commodity crash and a record drought.

Farmers urge FG to complete Jare dam

Jare Dam project

Farmers in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State have appealed to the Federal and State Government to hasten the completion of Jare Dam project.

FAYOSE – FG SHOULD DECLARE EMERGENCY ON AGRIC

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged the Federal Government to declare an emergency on the agriculture sector to achieve its aim of diversification and fighting hunger.

Chinese Company to Supply 80, 000 Tractors to Farmers

Tractors

Following the move to achieve mechanized farming in Nigeria, a Chinese company, YTO China-Africa Machinery Corporation, CAMACO, has concluded plans to supply 80, 000 tractors to farmers.

TARABA STATE GIVES NOD FOR RANCHING, PLANS BIG ON RICE

TARABA STATE GIVES NOD FOR RANCHING, PLANS BIG ON RICE

The Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku has declared the intention of his administration to boost rice production in the state as a way of enhancing food production, hence reducing malnutrition in the state.

We Are In A Hurry To See Agricultural Projects Take Off – Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria’s President on Thursday said he is in a hurry to see projects take off in the agricultural sector to enhance food security and create jobs for teeming unemployed youths.

Osun O-MEALS Scheme: Homegrown Excellence

O-MEALS

The Osun Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme, now tagged O-MEALS, is one of the very few surviving school meal programmes in Nigeria.

See what kano Governor did to wheat farmers

Dr. Abudllahi Umar Ganduje

The Federal Government wheat accelerated programme to checkmate annual billions of naira import bill in about ten states of the federation is graciously receiving special support of the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Danguje as wheat farmers in the state have commended His Execellency spirited support to the development and production of the crop in the state.

U.S Donates $20 Million Towards Food Assistance

Food Assistance- credit FFN

The United States of America has donated $20 million (MK14 billion) in food assistance to support vulnerable food insecure communities in the country.

Adamawa Govt. establishes dams in 30 grazing reserves

National Grazing Reserves programme.

Adamawa Government said it has established and renovated 64 earth dams in 30 grazing reserves in the state ahead of the establishment of National Grazing Reserves programme.

Understanding the Fulani herdsmen crisis in Nigeria: Here is everything you need to know

Fulani Herdsmen

The Fulani Herdsmen crisis remains a major issue in Nigeria. So far, thousands have been killed and many more have been expelled from their homes, and the Nigerian government does not appear willing to initiate any forceful action against them. Rather, they are requesting for pieces of land from states in order to provide the rampaging herdsmen with permanent feeding ground.

Let’s make agriculture cool again

This is a speech delivered by the Executive Director, International Trade Centre Arancha González at the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from 17 to 22 July 2016.

Governments around the world are looking for economic growth and job creation. African economies are no exception, with increasing recognition that growth has to be built on a more diversified economic structure in order to make a lasting contribution to development. For even though Africa has weathered the fall in commodity prices better than the pessimists predicted, the instability of commodity dependence remains a reality.

Livestock Feeds : NEGPRO Will Transform Poultry Industry, Increase Revenue – MD, Livestock Feeds

Livestock Feeds

Managing Director of Livestock Feeds, Mrs. Modupe Asanmo, has lauded the Federal Government’s National Egg Production (NEGPRO) scheme stating that it will transform the poultry industry in the country.
She also said the scheme will enable the industry to fully achieve its potential as a major source of revenue and employment generation for the country.

Mobile operators help African farmers with advice and managing their admin

mobile operator

SOUTH African mobile operators are breaking new ground across Africa by providing solutions to problems in the agricultural sector, such as helping in the fight against stock theft.

FG Urged To Enforce Ban On Rice Importation

Abia State

The Abia State commissioner for Agriculture and a former member of the House of Representatives, Chief  Uzo  Azubuike, has urged the federal government to  sustain the ban on importation of rice and other  foods easily produced in the country irrespective of pressure from any interest groups.

UN accused of failing as north-east Nigeria at risk of famine

 Nigeria at risk of famine

Médecins Sans Frontières says UN agencies failed to respond to warnings after Boko Haram devastated food production in Borno state.

GINGER ASSOCIATION REQUESTS FOR STANDARD PROCESSING PLANTS

Ginger

Dr Florence Edwards, the President of Ginger Growers and Marketers Association, has said that the greatest challenge facing the association is the lack of processing plants to make the product meet international standards, Today News reports.

NAFAN TO ESTABLISH FARMERS BANK

farmland

Mr Femi Coker, President, National Farmers Association of Nigeria has informed the public about the association’s intention to establish Farmers’ Bank worth N60 billion to boost agriculture.

Diversification: Fed Govt endorses 129-page agricultural roadmap

President Muhammadu Buhari,

With  approval of a roadmap in agriculture by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Federal Government has demonstrated its seriousness to diversify the economy from oil.

African leaders adopt Nigeria’s agriculture lending scheme

African leaders adopt Nigeria’s agriculture lending scheme

The Nigerian Incentive Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending has been adopted by leaders on the continent to promote agriculture in their various countries.

FG Won’t Seize People’s Lands For Grazing Reserves – Ogbeh

Chief. Audu Ogbeh

Contrary to speculation and anxiety about the proposed grazing reserves, the minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, has given the assurance that the federal government will not force anyone to surrender one inch of land for that purpose.

NIGERIA IS IN A HURRY TO DEVELOP AGRICULTURE – PMB

President Muhammadu Buhari receiving Ambassador Nasser Bourita, a Special Envoy of King Mohammed VI of Morocco at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is working earnestly towards improving the agricultural sector. He said the improvement is meant to increase food production and enhance food security as well as provision of jobs for the teeming unemployed youths.

Op-Ed: Finding the sweet spot in Sugar Tax

Sugar

Salt-limiting legislation, which came into effect on 30 June 2016, represents government’s first foray into tackling the growing levels of non-communicable diseases in South Africa, but not its last.

Africa’s agriculture value chain requires more attention – AfDB

Akinwumi Adesina

African leaders have been urged to pay more attention to the continent’s agricultural value chain to maximize benefits of the sector to African economies.

US Urges Nigeria To Increase Funding For Agriculture

The United States has urged Nigeria to increase funding of the agriculture sector to end poverty and build greater capacity.

Mobile app for rain forecasts raising farmers’ yields

Mobile app for rain forecasts raising farmers’ yields

[NAIROBI] A mobile phone-based innovation that can predict rain is helping farmers in six Sub-Saharan Africa countries sow, fertilise and harvest crops at the optimum time.

FG Approves “Green Alternative” Policy Towards Diversified Economy

 Minister of Agriculture

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of the “Green Alternative’’, a road map towards diversifying Nigeria’s economy.

Kogi to partner farmers for food sufficiency

farmers

The Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to partnering farmers across the state to achieve food sufficiency.

FEC Approves New Agric Policy, Farmers May Have to Pay for Security at Farms

L-R; President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami,Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of State Agriculture Hon Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma and Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed as President presides over July 20th 2016 Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE

• FG appeals to states to take over its roads
• Won’t force them to give up land for grazing

Farmers may have to pay for the federal government to provide them with security against kidnappers and other intruders who may want to invade their farms.

Focus on 'glamorous' farming to combat migrant flight from Africa - former Nigerian president

farmland

The image of African farming as a route only to dead-end poverty must be challenged to stem the exodus of migrants to Europe, a former Nigerian president said.

All Nigerian Editors Conference holds in Port Harcourt

Governor, Nyesom Wike

The 12th edition of the All Nigerian Editors’ Conference (ANEC) will hold in Port Harcourt from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kenneth Ugbechie, Chairman, 2016 ANEC Planning Committee on Tuesday in Abuja. 

Support your Women towards Economic Productivity, Aisha Buhari Urges Men

Aisha Buhari

The Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has urged male folk to support their women towards economic productivity and independence.

AGRA moves to improve small-holder farmer income

AGRA

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has upped its efforts at strengthening the incomes of about nine million small-holder farmers across six nations in the continent, within the next five years.
They include Ghana, Mali, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and Mozambique.