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ATASP-1: Excitement galore as farmers, other beneficiaries plead for extension

It was excitements and praises galore as farmers, processors, local government officials, seed producers, rural dwellers and other stakeholders expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the various interventions provided by the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase-One (ATASP-1).

An Award to a Performer, A Reflection on Ogun Agriculture

Only did we know that an award of excellent performance as the (Best Governor) of the year in Agriculture was on the way for His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun when our editorial titled ‘ Agriculture: The need for Southwest Government to wake up’’ alluded to the positive direction the Ogun State government was already tolling to change the narrative, especially in the outgoing year that is generally believed to be ridden with food insecurity and turbulences occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic, climate change challenges and insecurity generally.

ATASP-1: Excitement galore as farmers, other beneficiaries plead for extension

It was excitements and praises galore as farmers, processors, local government officials, seed producers, rural dwellers and other stakeholders expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the various interventions provided by the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase-One (ATASP-1).

NAQS asks breeders permit for exotic seeds

The National Agricultural Quarantine Services (NAQS), head of station in Ibadan, Mr. Olufumilayo Akindele has demanded permit for the exotic seeds imported saying dangerous diseases into the country must be avoided through observation of this protocol.  

Biotechnology: DG says we will intensify sensitization

The new Director General (DG) of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullah Mustapha has described unacceptability of people to new scientific innovations emanating from genetically modified crops as just mere exhibition of phobia which can only be eradicated by continuous enlightenment and education towards a better living.

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NRCRI woos seed companies to market newly released yam varieties

A yam breeder doubled as coordinator for yam research program, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Dr. Jude Obidiegwu has asked private seed companies in the country to take the potential advantages in the newly released yam varieties to the market places for the farmers and other end users’ benefit. Dr. Obidiegwu made this appeal after the official registration and release of the three different yam varieties by the National release committee chaired by Chief Oladosu Awoyemi at the conference room, National Centre for Genetic and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan recently.

Editorial -Why we commend the cancelling of National Council on Agriculture Meeting

The recent cancelling of the National Council on Agriculture (NCA) meeting by its organizer, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture And Rural Development (FMARD) is a step in the right direction, considering the saving of scarce funds that would have been wasted and the fact that government listened to voices of reason (as many raised their voices to oppose the earlier  schedule for the meeting, viz December 16-18, 2020) saying the timing might not portend the essence and purposes such a strategic meeting was meant to achieve in giving agriculture policy implementation direction for 2021.

Committee registers two, releases 18 seed varieties

A total of twenty (20) improved new varieties among which were two hybrids cotton from Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, were registered and released by the National Committee on naming, registration and release.

Agric ministry PS hands over

The former Permanent Secretary (PS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and rural Development (FMARD) Dr. Mua'zu Abdulkadir has officially handed over to the Director, Federal Department of Agriculture yesterday in closed door meeting.

Press Release - THE INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (IAR) SAMARU RELEASES IMPROVED VARIETIES FOR FOOD SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Samaru has obtained the green light for the registration and release of highly productive varieties of maize, sweet sorghum, and cotton in Nigeria. 

Photos speak at 33rd meeting of the Technical Sub Committee (TSC) on naming, registration and varieties release held today 15th December at NACRAB conference room, Moorplantation, Ibadan.

 

Photos speak at 33rd meeting of the Technical Sub Committee (TSC) on naming, registration and varieties release held today 15th December at NACGRAB conference room, Moorplantation, Ibadan.

FG cancels Agric council meeting for 2020

The National Council Meeting on Agricultural originally slated to hold in Abuja between 16th and 18 of December  2020 for policy implementation  has been cancelled by the Federal Government. This was publicly announced by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Dr. Abdulkarid Muasu.

Lack of soil tests stagnates yield, says institute’s boss

Agricultural yields have been stagnated for decades because farmers fail to conduct soil tests before embarking on fields cultivation. This was voiced by the registrar of the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, Prof. Victor Vincent Chude at the commemoration of the World Soil Day 2020 in Abuja recently.

Images speak @ the Inauguration of the National Executive Committee of National Turmeric Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPPMAN), held at the Permanent Secretary's Conference room Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)

 

Images speak @ the Inauguration of the National Executive  Committee of National Turmeric Producers, Processors and Marketers Association  of Nigeria (NATPPMAN), held at the Permanent Secretary's Conference room  Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)

Oyo farmers frown at Makinde's Agric policy, DG, Agricbusiness disagrees

The chairman, All Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo state chapter, Engr. Olumide Ayinla has described the agricultural policy by the state government as not beneficiary to farmers, saying how can an illiterate be asked to go online in order to get subsidized inputs.

Images speak @ the Inauguration of the National Executive Committee of National Garlic Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAGAPPMAN), held at the Permanent Secretary's Conference room Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)

 

Images speak @ the Inauguration of the National Executive  Committee of National Garlic Producers, Processors and Marketers Association  of Nigeria (NAGAPPMAN), held at the Permanent Secretary's Conference room  Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)

OGUN NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ) INFORMATION CHAPEL HONOUR DR ADEOLA ODEDINA WITH COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Ogun Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Information Chapel has honoured the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, with the award of “Commissioner of the Year”, at the Dinner/Award Night held on Friday, 11th December, 2020, at OK Events Centre, GRA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of events commemorating the 2020 Press Week.

Reopening border will improve food situation, says group

The Food Growers’ Association of Nigeria (FOGAN) has expressed its support for Federal Government's move  to reopen borders.

FG promises fertilizer subsidy for five million farmers

The federal government has promised fertilizer subsidy for five million small holder farmers. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono revealed this recently, at the ‘Consultative meeting with relevant stakeholders on the development of template for the administration of subsidy to the smallholder farmers for sustainability’, in Abuja.

Election will soon hold, says AFAN president

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Architect Kabir Ibrahim has said national election will soon be conducted as soon as all litigations in the court law are withdrawn by the Faruk Mudi factions. Ibrahim stated this in a press release made available to us last week Friday.

World Soil Day 2020: Keeping soil alive, protecting soil biodiversity

This year’s edition of World Soil Day’s theme is “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity” and it seeks to raise awareness on the importance of sustaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the increasing challenges of soil biodiversity loss and raising the profile of healthy soil.