Adamawa Govt. establishes dams in 30 grazing reserves

National Grazing Reserves programme.

Adamawa Government said it has established and renovated 64 earth dams in 30 grazing reserves in the state ahead of the establishment of National Grazing Reserves programme.

Understanding the Fulani herdsmen crisis in Nigeria: Here is everything you need to know

Fulani Herdsmen

The Fulani Herdsmen crisis remains a major issue in Nigeria. So far, thousands have been killed and many more have been expelled from their homes, and the Nigerian government does not appear willing to initiate any forceful action against them. Rather, they are requesting for pieces of land from states in order to provide the rampaging herdsmen with permanent feeding ground.

Let’s make agriculture cool again

This is a speech delivered by the Executive Director, International Trade Centre Arancha González at the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from 17 to 22 July 2016.

Governments around the world are looking for economic growth and job creation. African economies are no exception, with increasing recognition that growth has to be built on a more diversified economic structure in order to make a lasting contribution to development. For even though Africa has weathered the fall in commodity prices better than the pessimists predicted, the instability of commodity dependence remains a reality.

Livestock Feeds : NEGPRO Will Transform Poultry Industry, Increase Revenue – MD, Livestock Feeds

Livestock Feeds

Managing Director of Livestock Feeds, Mrs. Modupe Asanmo, has lauded the Federal Government’s National Egg Production (NEGPRO) scheme stating that it will transform the poultry industry in the country.
She also said the scheme will enable the industry to fully achieve its potential as a major source of revenue and employment generation for the country.

Mobile operators help African farmers with advice and managing their admin

mobile operator

SOUTH African mobile operators are breaking new ground across Africa by providing solutions to problems in the agricultural sector, such as helping in the fight against stock theft.

FG Urged To Enforce Ban On Rice Importation

Abia State

The Abia State commissioner for Agriculture and a former member of the House of Representatives, Chief  Uzo  Azubuike, has urged the federal government to  sustain the ban on importation of rice and other  foods easily produced in the country irrespective of pressure from any interest groups.

UN accused of failing as north-east Nigeria at risk of famine

 Nigeria at risk of famine

Médecins Sans Frontières says UN agencies failed to respond to warnings after Boko Haram devastated food production in Borno state.

GINGER ASSOCIATION REQUESTS FOR STANDARD PROCESSING PLANTS

Ginger

Dr Florence Edwards, the President of Ginger Growers and Marketers Association, has said that the greatest challenge facing the association is the lack of processing plants to make the product meet international standards, Today News reports.

NAFAN TO ESTABLISH FARMERS BANK

farmland

Mr Femi Coker, President, National Farmers Association of Nigeria has informed the public about the association’s intention to establish Farmers’ Bank worth N60 billion to boost agriculture.

Diversification: Fed Govt endorses 129-page agricultural roadmap

President Muhammadu Buhari,

With  approval of a roadmap in agriculture by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Federal Government has demonstrated its seriousness to diversify the economy from oil.