Aregbesola wants ban on export of primary farm produce

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called for a ban on the export of primary farm produce as part of strategies to ensure food sufficiency in the country.

Kasali expresses NCAM’s readiness to train more youth in mechanised farming

Agricultural Mechanization

Dr. Yomi Kasali, acting director, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, has expressed the readiness of the centre to train and equip young farmers in response to the challenges of food needs of Nigeria.

We must make agriculture exciting for the youth – AFDB PRESIDENT

African Development Bank

“The future of our young people does not belong at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. It lies in us tapping their talents and putting our resources to support them”. These were the words of the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, while commenting on the AfDB’s key efforts that recognize the role of youth in sustainable development which resonates with the focus of the 2016 International Youth Day (IYD).

Disease kills 23 cows, infects 63 in Katsina

Cow

An animal disease locally known as “black-cutter” has killed 23 cows and affected 63 others in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

World Bank supports agricultural sector with $50m

FADAMA’s irrigation project

The World Bank has pledged to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector with 50 million dollars towards the restoration of agricultural livelihood of Fadama beneficiaries in the North East.

How to diversify economy – Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola

The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has called for a ban on export of primary farm produce, as part of strategies to grow local production and enhance the value chains of the country’s agricultural investments.

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.