Rice exporters brace for fluctuations amid oil volatility, climate change

Rice

WITH UNPREDICTABLE oil prices and climate change, Thai rice exporters foresee fluctuations in their business this year, expecting export volume to decrease slightly to 9 million tonnes worth US$4.3 billion (Bt154 billion).

‘We can harness ecological agriculture potentials and save Africa’ – Fatunbi

Fatunbi

Interview with Dr. Oluwole Fatunbi, (Programme Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Programme; Forum for Agricultural Research (FARA),) speaks on relationships with the government, organizations across Africa, efficacy of ecological agriculture, FARA strategic support and challenges faced. 

Why Nigeria continues to have bird flu outbreaks – Veterinary Association

Dr Edgar Amos Sunday

Dr Edgar Amos Sunday is the National President of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, which is the professional association of all veterinary doctors in the country. In this interview, he said fighting diseases such as bird flu is difficult. Excerpts:

FG Seeks State Governments’ Support To Improve Agricultural Production

farmers

The federal government has called on state governments to support its efforts in improving agricultural production in the country.

Consume Natural Products -Nutritionist

Consume Natural Products

Nigerians have been urged to consume more of natural products, as it reduces the risk of cancer.

Rural Farmers In FCT Beg FG For Land Allocation

farmers

Rural farmers in the federal capital territory (FCT) have begged the federal government for land allocations to enable them embark on massive production of food.

FMARD Partners Surveyor General In Grass Growing Programme

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The federal ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in its efforts to resolve the incessant crises between farmers and cattle rearers has resolved to collaborate with the Surveyor-General’s office in mapping out areas for its proposed Grass growing programme.

Women can compete with big agric businesses

Inyang Archibong

Inyang Archibong, the I’TRIX Managing Director, speaks to our reporters on how the Nigerian business environment has been friendly to women in recent time.

Cattle Breeders take measures to contain cattle rustling

Cattle Breeders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has said it will introduce weight bill for transporters carrying cattle, as a major way of checking cattle theft, reports the Guardian.

Climate Smart Agriculture: Nigeria on Hot Seat

Climate Smart Agriculture

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