FG To Introduce Soil Test Kits To Farmers Nationwide – Official

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is to introduce soil test kits to farmers nationwide as part of efforts to boost food production, an official has said.

Katsina To Embark On Soil Survey

Aminu Bello Masari

As part of efforts to boost crop production and subsequent food security, Katsina State government is set to embark on soil conditioning survey.

Agriculture, Key To Achieving 2030 Agenda For SDGs – FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general, José Graziano da Silva has said food and agriculture is key to achieving the 2030 agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)
He said succeeding the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the ambitious 2030 Agenda is a global vision for people, for the planet and for long-term prosperity.

Dairy: Nigeria Intensifies Talks With Denmark’s Arla Foods

Chicken

In line with the government’s plan on food security, Nigeria has begun talks with one of the world’s largest dairy companies, Arla Foods, on the development of the dairy sector in Nigeria.

RURAL FARMING: ARMTI kicks off village initiative in Ilorin

Youth farmer

The Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Kwara State, has kicked off its Village Alive Development Initiative (VADI) aimed at promoting agricultural businesses which are beneficial to individuals and communities.

Farmers, Cattle Rearers Laud Nyako Over Promise To Build Earth Dams

herdsmen

Farmers and herdsmen in  seven local government areas that make up the Adamawa Central senatorial district have praised the senator representing the area, Abdulaziz Murtala Nyako, for his avowal to construct 14 earth dams from his constituency allowance.

First Lagos International Agric Show Begins April 25

First Lagos International Agric Show

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has announced that the 1st Lagos Agricultural International show and exhibition is organized to align with the federal government's focus on the sector.

AfDB President Adesina pledges support to Malawi,urges sustained reforms

African Development Bank

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina  commenced a two-day visit to Blantyre, Malawi, on tuesday where he pledged to continue supporting Malawi’s efforts at diversifying  its economy and on the long run fight poverty and ensure sustainable growth .

Researchers, Investors Support Oyo’s Agric Rebirth Initiative

Dr. Nteranya Sanginga

Top officials of agriculture research institutes, finance institutions, agro-allied business investors and other stakeholders have expressed their readiness to support the Oyo State government agricultural initiative programme.

Gov Bello Assures Farmers On Sustained Value Chain Agricultural Devt

Alhaji  Abubakar Sani Bello

Niger State Governor, Alhaji  Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed commitment to developing sustainable value chain in the agriculture sector of the state.