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The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS)

Friday, 9 September 2016

FG TO BOOST LOCAL FISH PRODUCTION


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Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed the plans to boost local production of fish species in an attempt to reduce the huge importation of the product into the country and also to conserve foreign exchange in the fishery sector.

AfDB to train 250,000 `Agripreneurs´ in Nigeria and 24 other African Countries


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The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has announced that the bank has earmarked US$12.5B for the training of 250,000 Agripreneurs in Nigeria and 24 other African countries before 2025.

Thursday, 8 September 2016

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AND POLLUTION FREE AGRICULTURE


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Abdul-Kazeem Kasimu Bayero is the Director, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Federal Ministry of Environment and also a member of the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Our North Central Bureau Chief, David Ampah had a chat with Bayero and he spoke on the promotion of sustainable and pollution free agriculture. Excerpts;

TARABA TO PRODUCE TOMATOES, RICE TO TACKLE RECESSION


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Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku
Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has disclosed that Taraba State has diversified into the production of tomatoes, rice and tea as a way of tackling the economic recession.

Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Monsanto : The Growing Menace of the Mosanto-Induced Pro-GMO Lobby in Nigeria

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PREMIUM TIMES is very concerned about the determined march by the US-based multinational, Monsanto, to impose Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into agricultural production in Nigeria.

Urban Agriculture : Inspiring And Innovative Hydroponic Farming System

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Agriculture and Agribusiness are two words that have become prominent in Nigeria at this time, with government harping on the need for more people to buy into its economy diversification plan, which largely promotes agriculture.

Monday, 5 September 2016

Potential Solutions for Improving Rural Infrastructure

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The development and maintenance of an efficient, reliable infrastructure system is critical to the success of American agriculture. To ensure that the necessary investments are made, Agri-Pulse and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently held a Rural Infrastructure Summit to address challenges and propose potential solutions.

Farmers in 29 Mississippi Counties Eligible for Drought Aid

Farmers in 29 Mississippi Counties Eligible for Drought Aid
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Farmers and farm-related businesses in 29 north Mississippi counties are eligible for low-interest loans and other aid, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared them drought disaster areas this month.

NIGERIA TO REGAIN ITS ECONOMIC BALANCE THROUGH AGRICULTURE – AJIMOBI


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The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi
The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has stressed the urgent need to replace aging farming population with trained vibrant youth across the country. He thereby tasked the youth to see themselves as agents of change and be self-reliant through agriculture, which he said is necessary for Nigeria to regain its economic balance.

NABDA To Explore Biotechnology To Push Nigeria’s Development

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The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it will explore biotechnological resources across Nigeria to ensure food security, wealth creation, affordable healthcare delivery and sustainable environment.