UBL MD Tips Farmers On Quality Production

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Mark Ocitti, the Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) managing director, has advised farmers and suppliers of locally-grown raw materials to aim for top quality of products.

BOA differs on recapitalization

The Executive Director, Bank of Agriculture (BOA) Limited, Mr. Olabode Abikoye

The Executive Director, Bank of Agriculture (BOA) Limited, Mr. Olabode Abikoye has expressed that the Federal Government’s fund injection into commercial banks for onward lending to farmers may not really proffer solution to finance challenges of farmers saying government cannot continue putting money for the purpose of lending, but rather the farmers should engage in saving and lending to do farming business.

Malawi: Mutharika's Lifting of Malawi Maize Export Ban 'Too Little, Too Late' - Farmers

Maize

The distribution of fertiliser products to Nigeria's farmers has been a long running problem in Nigeria. There are huge challenges facing businesses looking to effectively distribute their products in a way that is reliable, efficient and cost-effective for both the distributor and the end users.

Campbell: “Goal of bringing more plant-based foods to consumers”

NACCIMA: stakeholders decry value chain neglects

  *BOA differs on recapitalization

Stake holders at the 1st Annual NACCIMA-NIRSAL Agribusiness & Policy Linkage Conference in Abuja

Participants at the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL) have pinned down the neglect of agricultural value chains to its present state of non-maximum productivity.

Uganda: Ban On Meat Raises Prices for Fish in Nebbi

Fish

Following a ban on the sale of meat in Nebbi Municipal Town due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease, the demand for silver fish and beans has gone up.

Raw Materials, others on strike

Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC)

Some senior staffs of Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC) an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria vested with the mandate to promote the development and utilization of Nigeria’s industrial raw materials, has since last week been on strike to press home their demands for fulfillment of government agreement with Non Academic Staff Union in over 15 science and agric related research institutes.

Kaduna successfully attracting private investors, says governor

Governor of Kaduna State,Nasir El Rufai

Contrary to what is happening in most states of Nigeria, the Kaduna state government has achieved tremendous success in attracting private investors. This was disclosed by the governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai through a representative, Mrs. Ambi Maikaswa, during a national symposium on agriculture organized by Premium Times, Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) in Abuja on Monday.

Uganda: Tears and Cheers Over New GMO Law

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Days after parliament quietly passed the National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill, widely known as the 'GMO Bill', in early October, Meg Hilbert Jaquay, the Managing Director of Jakana Foods Limited, remains sad. Her company exports 30 metric tonnes of organic dried fruits to U.S., Europe, Asia, and across Africa every year.

Rwanda: Experts Devise Ways to Develop Drought, Disease-Resilient Crops

Disease-Resilient Crops

As climate change and disease continue to affect crops worldwide and threaten food security, experts are meeting in Kigali at a crop development meeting proposing solutions to these threats through resilient varieties.