Major bank deal for farmers

Major bank deal

 Banks are now required to allocate at least 20 percent of their loan packages to small-holder farmers in line with a new policy that is tailored to increase agricultural output. The financial institutions have up to June 30, 2016 to comply.

Chinese Firm to Build Mill, Research Institute in Akwa Ibom

Rice

Akwa Ibom State is set to witness an unprecedented boost in rice production as Chinese investors are poised to establish an integrated rice mill in the state.

NASC warns against importation of fake seeds

Seeds

In line with its commitment to offer quality seeds to farmers, the National Agricultural Seeds Council has warned all seed producers against distribution of fake seeds. The failure to stop the distribution will either result to a six-month jail term or a fine of N .8million.

Cameroon cocoa prices steady after January export fall

Cameroon cocoa prices

YAOUNDE, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A fall in January exports meant
cocoa prices remained steady in Cameroon, Africa's
fourth-largest cocoa producer, through mid-February after a
slight rise last month.

SPEECH BY Ms. LOUISE SETSHWAELO FAO REPRESENTATIVE IN NIGERIA AT THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER MEETING ON STRENGHTENING CAPACITY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE YOUTHS EMPLOYMENT IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME YEAP.

FAO

On behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an on my own behalf, it is an honor and privileged, to warmly welcome you all, to this important stakeholders meeting, on the implementation of the YEAP. A special welcome to all our colleagues from outside Abuja.

Buhari identifies food security as policy priority

food products.

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified food security as the pressing priority of his administration, over and above export of food products.

IITA/SARD-SC Project Distributes 58 Tons Of Wheat Seeds To Farmers

farmers

Within two years of the inception of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture SARD-SC project, the wheat component has mobilized a fast –track seed multiplication program and distributed 58 tons of improved seeds that have been grown over 500 hectares of wheat areas in six sites across   two states in Nigeria.

Government Can’t Create Agricultural Transformation – Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina

The president of African Development Bank, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina has noted that government can’t afford to make the desired transformation in agriculture. To him, it is the private sector that is charged with the task of transformation.

Federal, Kano Govt Partner Coy To Establish N6B Rice Processing Plant

Chief Audu Ogbeh

Kano State government and the federal ministry of agriculture has pledged partnership and support for a N6 billion rice processing investment in the State.

Fulani herdmen frequent clashes with farmers call for National conference

Fulani herdmen

Fulani herdmen frequent clashes with farmers call for National conference so as to avoid imminent crisis across the states of the South.