Kano state commences 2 million animals vaccination

 

In a bit to ensure healthy and more productive animals for meat and milk productivity towards food security, the Government of Kano state led by His Excellency, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar  Ganduje has officially commenced the vaccination of about two million animals against any infectious disease in all the 44 local governments, just as the Fulani herdsmen and farmers are advised on ensuring peaceful coexistence. Governor Ganduje said this yesterday at the official vaccination of cattle in company of his Deputy, Dr. Yusuf Sule Gawuna at the Kadawa Insemination Centre (KIC), Kano state.

Farmers are ready to embrace NiMet APP, says President

The National President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Architect Kabir Ibrahim has expressed that his members would be willingly ready to embrace new improved innovations like the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Climate change applications for better agricultural production and productivity towards food security and more economic earnings. He said this at the recently held 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) of NiMet in Abuja.

Cashew president frowns at foreigners’ distortion of industry orderliness

 *law to restrict on the way

·        *Traditional rulers advocate farmers’ training

The national president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Hon. Ojo Ajanaku has condemned the exploitation of farmers by foreigners who by-passed local buyers to deal directly with producers in the inner lands, saying such action is an affront on the sub sector as no Nigerian can be allowed to do such in any country.

Reason for shea butter scarcity

Scarcity of Shea butter has been attributed to the neglect of the sub sector for many years by the government despite the huge earnings of over $72m annually as the highest producer in the world.

Press release- NESG, ministry of Health, hold Workshop on Food Safety and Quality Bill

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Federal Ministry of Health held an Experts/stakeholders review & harmonization workshop for the Food Safety & Quality Bill (2019) on the 24th of February, 2022.

NIMET urges farmers for preparation against early rain predictions

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has hinted farmers to get prepared for early rain towards farming activities while also calling attention of some states to likely spread meningitis which could hinder food performance.

We celebrating 100years of impact to food development, says IAR Director

The Executive Director (ED) Institute of Agriculture Research (IAR) Prof. M.F Ishiyaku has said the celebration of the centenary of the Institute is hinged on its sustainable contribution to Nigerian agricultural development and food security through many improved technologies being released with other partners to the benefits of farmers.

FOOD SECURITY: FG COMMISSIONS ABUJA SOIL TESTING, GEOGRAPHIC LAB

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has commissioned the National Soil Testing Laboratory and Geographic Information System (GIS) towards boosting food security in Nigeria.

Images speak @ the public presentation of the 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) held in Abuja.

Images speak @ the public presentation of the 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) held in Abuja... see more images below

My recommendation for Nat. award is LCRI hard work, says Olabanji

 The former Executive Director {ED) , Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI) Dr. Oluwasina Olabanji has attributed the request of the President, African Development Bank ( AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina as a nominee for National Award to his Institute’s resilience on making Nigerian wheat very competitive in the global market through improved varieties availability to farmers.  

Food Security: FG releases 45 new crop varieties, register two gingers

The National Committee on varietal Release (NCVR) in Nigeria chaired by Chief Oladosu Awoyemi has approved the commercialization of forty five (45) new crop varieties with two gingers registered for proper documentation in the nation’s seeds catalogue.

Editorial- 100 Years of Agric Colleges, yet substandard produce still persist

No doubt the existence of our colleges of Agriculture in Moorplantation, Ibadan and Samaru,
Zaria actually may have called for celebration considering the numbers of their years in establishments coupled the grandaunts they have chunked out over the period.

We can’t conduct election in court, says AFAN President

The President of the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Architect Kabiru Ibrahim has reiterated that no election will be conducted until the final ruling of the court slated for March 22, 2022.

Syngenta advocates yield benchmark for new variety release

The Country Program Manager, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFfSA), Mr. Isaiah Gabriel has emphasized that high yielding potential must be part of the criteria for the registration and release of any new variety for easy acceptability by farmers.

PRESS RELEASE - Tough, urgent choices for African leaders as they launch “Year of Nutrition” to help millions of people facing hunger

African governments should boost funding for agriculture, address peace and security challenges, and do more to genuinely tackle inequality.  

Nigeria Food Insecurity Facts sheets by OXFAM

One in five people (282m) is now and 93 million in 36 African countries are suffering extreme levels of hunger. Women and children are hit hardest.