Trade distortion affects our crops yield says Kebbi state Governor

Sen. Abukarka Bagudu

The Kebbi State Governnor, Sen. Abukarka Bagudu has said that the low crops yield in the country was intentionally created by other competing countries so as to increase the cost of productions thereby making our produce not competitive in the global markets of rice and wheat.

Oni of Ife encourages on local consumption to create employment

His royal Highness, Ooni of Ife Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi

His royal Highness, Ooni of Ife Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has emphasized on the need for Nigerians leaders to give local government a priority as a way of addressing youth employment and empowerment.

Nigeria To Announce Policy On Imported Food Items

Chief Audu Ogbe,

The Nigerian government is set to decide on ban of food items which put the health of citizens at risk and discourage local production and sufficiency.

Cassava ethanol to replace petrol as fuel

Cassava

Cassava Growers in Cross River State are in talks with relevant stakeholders to find ways of using ethanol extracted from cassava as an alternative to petrol.

Revolutionizing the Meat Industry: An Interview with American Ostrich Farms

Food Tank interviews Alexander McCoy, the Found and Chief Executive Officer of American Ostrich Farm

Located on a 120-acre farm in Boise, Idaho, American Ostrich Farms (AOF) is working to provide an unexpected source of protein to American consumers. Ostrich meat is both high in protein and iron and low in fat and cholesterol. Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Alexander McCoy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AOF.

Customs re-imposes restriction on rice importation.

Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd)

Nigeria Customs Service has re-introduced the restriction order on importation of rice through land borders across the country,The Nation Reports.

Rodrigo Castellanos on Addressing Food Waste and Soil Degradation

Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food waste go to landfills around the world.

Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food waste go to landfills around the world, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) “Loss and Waste Facts Report,” while 24 billion tons of fertile soil are lost through misuse. These two challenges, food waste and soil degradation, are compounded when the world is on a clear trajectory to reach 10 billion people, most expected to be living in cities.

NiMet predicts cloudy, dust haze weather conditions for Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy weather conditions over the central states of Abuja, Lokoja, Makurdi and Lafia on Tuesday morning.

‘Virtually everything is being adulterated in Nigeria’-Poultry nutritionist

Professor S. O. Ogundipe

Professor S. O. Ogundipe is a poultry nutritionist. He holds a Master’s Degree in poultry Science and Ph.D in Poultry nutrition and management. He worked at the Ahmadu Bello University from 1970 till his retirement in 2006. Currently, he serves on contract as a lecturer with the Department of Animal Science. He also owns an agricultural company called Rebson. He speaks with AgroNigeria on his company’s foray in feed mill operation, challenges of the industry and possible solutions. Excerpts:

Farmer Friday: Gayle Thorpe of Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm

Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm rests on 2,300 acres of certified organic land in East Aurora, New York and supports a CSA serving more than 350 members.

Gayle Thorpe owns and manages Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm with her husband, Mike, their six children, and their grandchildren. The farm rests on 2,300 acres of certified organic land in East Aurora, New York and supports a CSA serving more than 350 members. The CSA is in its 14th year, and there are summer and winter programs with both packages that fit large and small families.