Scientists gear up to battle invasive species

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  A US$50 million programme to research and dispel invasive species starts in London
• Invasive species cause crop losses and impact schooling as children help with weeding
• Beating invasive species seen as crucial to meet SDGs on food shortages and nutrition

A research programme to tackle invasive species that kill plants and sicken animals is getting under way at the United Kingdom’s Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).

Agriculture is the Key to Future Prosperity – ifad

IFAD President

Investing in agriculture and farming technologies will help to change the perception that young people have about farming, making it an appealing career choice that will also contributes to the long-term development of rural communities.

Agric Ministry to Begin Paddock Development – Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

 

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says the ministry will begin the paddock development (growing of special grasses for cattle) in August. He said that the ministry has started bringing the special seeds of grass (Fodder seeds) into the country.

Horticulture not effectively harness in Africa, Nigeria loses N198bilion yearly

The AAHC, Convener Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe presenting a gift to Tessel Kuijten of the Netherlands Embassy, Lagos

The just concluded 3rd All Africa Horticultural Congress (AAHC) has identified that most developing countries in the continent have not complied to using Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) to attracting premium prices for fresh fruits and vegetables with Nigeria losing 198 billion naira on yearly basis to post harvest.

FG launches New Agricultural Policy

FG launches New Agricultural Policy

The New Agricultural Programme has been officially launched today by the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi  Osinbajo alongside other government officials and private stakeholders.

Kano state Government will continue to create and support any programme and project that will improve Agriculture in the state.

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

This assertion was made by the state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje during the opening ceremony of the National Business Summit /Exhibition organized by Daily Trust in Partnership with Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission today in Kano state.

Kebbi Govt. to collaborate with Niger and Benin Republics to promote agriculture

Gov. Atiku Bagudu

The Kebbi Government has promised to collaborate with Niger and Benin republics to promote agricultural, economic, cultural and political relationship.

FG introduces Graduate Farmers’ Scheme

farmers

In its determination to provide food and jobs for Nigerians, the Federal Government is set to commence its Graduate Farmers’ Scheme as the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu kicks off the programme.

NIRSAL to increase lending to farmers to 10%

CBN

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Mr Aliyu Hameed, has said the agency is planning to increase total value of agricultural lending – from the current 1.4% towards 10% of the total bank lending by 2026.

Nigeria’s Rice Imports Drops By 300,000 Metric Tons

Rice Imports Drops

The research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that the importation of rice from the United States to Nigeria has dropped by 300,000 metric tons in the last six months.