OYO TO CREATE RANCHES FOR HERDSMEN

ranch

The Oyo State Government has disclosed its plans to establish ranches to stem the increasing waves of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the state.

GMO controversybaseless, says IAR Prof. Abba

Prof. Abba

A science don at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Prof. C.A Abba has described the hue and cry against Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) as very baseless saying there was no scientific proof to substantiate any allegation for now in the country as no such seeds are in the hands of farmers.

Wheat: Nigeria report for US SARD-SC ready

Wheat

The Nigeria report on wheat productivity by socio economics analysts at the value chains must have been presented recently at Niamey, Niger Republic annual review meeting for 2016-17 planning and review activities for Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC)alongside with other countries in Africa.

BACK TO SOIL: SEALING THE SEPULCHER OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH AGRICULTURE- By Kunle Oguntegbe

farmers

There is an Igbo proverb that says, ‘a man needs to consider the size of his anus before swallowing udala seed’. Prior to the discovery of oil in Nigeria, unemployment was not a major macroeconomic threat to the Country as anyone who was agile had no reason to be idle.

See what Kano Governor did to wheat farmers

Dr. Abdullahi Danguje

The Federal Government wheat accelerated programme meant to checkmate annual billions of naira import bill in about ten states of the federation is graciously receiving special support of the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Danguje as wheat farmers in the state have commended the governor’s spirited support to the development and production of the crop in the state.

FG REINSTATES 91 SACKED WORKERS OF COCOA INSTITUTE

Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria

The Federal Government has reinstated the 91 sacked workers of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, Oyo State. While welcoming the staff back to work, the Acting Executive Director of the Institute, Mrs. Feyisara Okelana, said the institute has received a letter which vindicated the sacked workers stating that their sack was victimization.

EBONYI STATE LAUNCHES “ONE MAN, ONE HECTARE” AGRIC POLICY

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said the current economic situation in the country is the result of laziness of Nigerians to go into agriculture.

Ogbeh tasks agric varsities on practical training

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has ordered Federal Universities of Agriculture to henceforth concentrate on their core areas of mandate. He stated clearly that, “60 per cent of the curriculum and outlines should be on practical, 20 per cent on theory and 20 per cent on research.”

BOA NEEDS PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP IN AGRIC FUNDING – MD BOA

Prof. Danbala Danju

The Managing Director, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Prof. Danbala Danju has called for cooperation from the private sector in providing funds for farmers, noting the significant roles they play in the development of the economy.

HIKE IN PRICE OF FERTILIZERS AFFECTING FARMERS – AFAN PRESIDENT

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has decried the hike in the price of fertilisers by suppliers and other middlemen in the distribution chain. The apex farmers’ body claimed  the subsidy paid by the government does not reflect on the price being sold to the final buyer, noting that the price is being hiked by individuals while farmers are at the receiving end.