Africa Can Learn From India in Quest to Support Farmers

Indian Patriot

African governments can learn from the Indian experience of starting farmer credit cards that have so far enabled over 90 million small scale farmers to access to loans.

Agric Academy Launched in Kwara

L – R: Executive Vice Chairman/CEO Agric Academy, Kwara State, Comrade David Kayode Ehindero; Oba of Basanyin, HRH Oba Abdul-Lateef Ajidupe, Perm Sec, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Kwara State, Hon. Adefila Olaitan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Bamidele Adegoke, Chief Speaker of the occasion, Dr (Mrs) Adedayo Vide, Deputy Director, Engineering, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization Ilorin, Engr. (Dr) Isaac Ozumba, Rep., MD Lower Niger River Basin Dev. Authority, Engr. Bello Abdukareem and Rep, Minister of Water Resources, Engr. (Mrs) Esther Oluniyi at the conference.

In order to solve Nigeria’s agricultural challenges, an academy has been launched in Kwara State. This Academy which was launched today is the brainchild of Agric House Ilorin, under the auspices of the Agriculture and Allied Employees’ Union of Nigeria (AAEUN), Kwara State Chapter during the Conference of Agricultural Practitioners and Stakeholders (CAPAS).

Nigerian Agric is a $40 billion/annum business-Experts

export

Stakeholders in the non-oil export sector have reiterated the potentials for agricultural exports to attract billions of dollars into the Nigerian economy, with some claiming it can bring in as much as $40 billion annually.

‘It is time for West Africa to stop cattle roaming’

Chief Audu Ogbeh

A strong call has been made for West African countries to stop the constant cattle roaming across the region. This call was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,Chief Audu Ogbeh in Abuja.

We can’t continue the importation of food items – Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressly noted the current administration’s plan to discontinue with food importation.

NGO solicits govt’s support for women in Agriculture

farmer

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Building the Nation Initiative, based in Asaba, has urged government at all levels to support women in agriculture to boost food production in the country.

Kenyan Farmers to Benefit From Innovative Insurance Program

 UHURU MUIGAI KENYATTA

The Government of Kenya today launched the Kenya National Agricultural Insurance Program, which is designed to address the challenges that agricultural producers face when there are large production shocks, such as droughts and floods.

Mile 12 Market Re-opened, LASG reels out Riot Act

The popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos State

The popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos State, where a clash between Hausas and Yorubas left no fewer than 5 people dead two weeks ago, has been re-opened by the Lagos State Government.

Group to Build N7bn Poultry Farm in Nigeria

Chicken

Multi-Net Group, Nigeria has hinted its plan to build in Nigeria a ‘world-class’ poultry farm at a cost of N7bn.

Italy: Food security worsens in Southern Africa

FAO

The FAO report released on Wednesday says 34 countries, 27 of them in Africa, are currently in need of external assistance for food due to drought, flooding and civil conflicts.