Experts Warn of Looming Maize Shortage in Western

maize

An acute shortage of maize could hit several parts of western Kenya, agriculture experts have said.

Agric College partners foreign investor on cassava production enterprises

Cassava

The Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Dr Adeola Odedina, says the college is partnering foreign investors to create millions of value chain job opportunities in Cassava Production.

CATFISH FARMERS URGED TO EXPORT PRODUCE

CATFISH

Catfish farmers have been advised to key into the international demand for the commodity, by packaging and exporting their produce.

African farmers get no relief at petrol pump, despite plunge in oil prices

Falling oil prices

Falling oil prices are not trickling down as cheaper petrol for African farmers, further straining a region roiled by the commodity crash and a record drought.

Farmers urge FG to complete Jare dam

Jare Dam project

Farmers in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State have appealed to the Federal and State Government to hasten the completion of Jare Dam project.

FAYOSE – FG SHOULD DECLARE EMERGENCY ON AGRIC

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged the Federal Government to declare an emergency on the agriculture sector to achieve its aim of diversification and fighting hunger.

Chinese Company to Supply 80, 000 Tractors to Farmers

Tractors

Following the move to achieve mechanized farming in Nigeria, a Chinese company, YTO China-Africa Machinery Corporation, CAMACO, has concluded plans to supply 80, 000 tractors to farmers.

TARABA STATE GIVES NOD FOR RANCHING, PLANS BIG ON RICE

TARABA STATE GIVES NOD FOR RANCHING, PLANS BIG ON RICE

The Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku has declared the intention of his administration to boost rice production in the state as a way of enhancing food production, hence reducing malnutrition in the state.

We Are In A Hurry To See Agricultural Projects Take Off – Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria’s President on Thursday said he is in a hurry to see projects take off in the agricultural sector to enhance food security and create jobs for teeming unemployed youths.

Osun O-MEALS Scheme: Homegrown Excellence

O-MEALS

The Osun Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme, now tagged O-MEALS, is one of the very few surviving school meal programmes in Nigeria.