AfDB approves $9m equity investment for agricultural SMEs in Nigeria

African Development Bank President

The African Development Bank has approved a $9 million equity investment in the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria (FAFIN) to provide expansion capital to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Large scale farmer expresses optimism over bumper harvest

large scale farmer

A large scale farmer in Kano State, Alhaji Garba Bichi, has expressed optimism that the state would record bumper harvest this farming season.

Vicampro set to improve Nigeria’s agricultural sector

Vicampro

Vicampro Group, which is one of Nigeria’s key stakeholders in the agricultural sector will be holding a conference and workshop in order to chart a new course towards diversifying Nigeria’s economy, economic growth and capacity building.

The conference which is tagged “Business of Agriculture” workshop aims to demystify agriculture in the eyes of the intending entrepreneur. The workshop will bring together current players in the industry to share their experience and provide insight into the opportunities and pitfall of agricultural entrepreneurship.

Speakers at the conference will aim to cover the major aspects for the industry including but not limited to government policy and plans for agriculture, agricultural project financing, land matter, business model and market opportunities, people, technology mechanization and irrigation.

Co-Founder & CEO of Vicampro, Michael Agbogo; Head of Corporate & Government Relations OLAM NIGERIA, Ade Adefeko; Director (NIPC), Aminu Suleman Takuma; Oyo State Coordinator, BOI, Irabor Pacqueens; Kaduna State Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Manzo D. Maigari; CEO Poise Graduate Finishing Academy, Ukinebo Dare amongst other stakeholders in the agricultural sector are expected to be guest speakers at the workshop.

At the end of the conference which is scheduled to hold at the Jupiter Hall, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on 20^th August, 2016, participants would have been equipped with the necessary information needed to take on the “Business of Agriculture”.

Participantswould gain more knowledge, network with agricultural stakeholders and have opportunity to be mentored. The event costs N50,000 and further information can be obtained from www.businessofagriculture.com.ng or www.vicampro.com

GOVT. SHOULD FOCUS ON FEEDING CITIZENS – UDOM EMMANUEL

Udom Emmanuel

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has stressed on the need for the nation to focus on the development of Agriculture. He said this while speaking at the International Bible Training Centre (IBTC), Ayobo, Lagos, when he worshipped with the Deeper Christian Life Ministry.

Scientists gear up to battle invasive species

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  Scientist

  
  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.