Directors Of Fisheries Brainstorm at FCWC Meeting In Dakar,Senegal

The Directors of Fisheries of Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf Of Guinea (FCWC)

As reported by the FCWC, the deliberations were aimed at strengthening negotiating capacity for a regional approach to fair and sustainable fisheries access arrangements in West and Central Africa .

Stakeholders Brainstorm on Micro Reforms for Agribusiness

The Nigeria Agribusiness Group

The need to tighten loose ends in ensuring food security for Nigeria and Africa has been brought to the fore at a recent meet in Lagos.

15 000 Farmers, Agric Experts Expected At Agritech Expo, Zambia

Agritech

Zambia’s President, Mr Edgar Lungu and the Zambian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Mr Given Lubinda, are expected to join some 15000 emerging to commercial farmers at the third Agritech Expo Zambia.

Nigerians, Investors Anticipate Agric Dividends for 2016

Nigerian Stock Exchange

Reports have indicated that the capital market shows that the agriculture sector is hardly profitable for now and without any form of dividend.

‘Agric Can Transform Africa’s Economy’

Agric Can Transform Africa’s Economy

Agriculture has been highlighted as a key to transforming the economy of Africa through job creation. This was noted by the Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Dr Nteranya Sanginga.

Eko Rice To Be Ready in Six Months

Eko Rice Stakeholders

Owing to the Memorandum of Understanding between Lagos and Kebbi State on rice cultivation, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has noted that Eko rice will be ready in six months.

Belarus Partners Abuja Chamber On Agriculture

maize farmer

The Republic of Belarus says its collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is designed to enhance trade relations in agricultural production between it and Nigeria.

‘Agriculture Rewards Ten Times Better Than White Collar Jobs’

Ademola Green

Ademola Green is the Head, Management Information Systems(Cocoa Division) at Olam Cocoa Nigeria Limited, a leading global agri-business with presence in 70 countries and currently Nigeria’s leader in non-oil export.

Funding Is A Big Challenge In The Nigerian Veterinary Service – Bulus

Dr Bulus Gamba

Dr Bulus Gamba is the General Manager of Vetcare Essential Services, a veterinary facility in the FCT. Ruth Tene Natsa, speaks on the many challenges veterinarians suffer and the need to empower them.

Minister of Agric insists on importing grass seeds

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The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Chief AuduOgbeh has responded to his critics saying his decision to import improved grass seeds into the country to feed our animals is unchangeable.