Rivers agric scheme to generate 10,000 jobs

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.

The Rivers Government has announced that it was on course to creating no fewer than 10,000 jobs through its agriculture expansion scheme.

Thunder kills 21 cows in Nasarawa

Thunder kills 21 cows

The Zonal Secretary, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Nasarawa South, Nasarawa State, Jaafaru
Usman, said 21 cows had been killed by thunder at Ashige in Lafia East Development Area of the state.

Lokpobiri Asks Nigerians To Avoid Consumption Of Moldy Foods

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has warned stakeholders along the food value chain on the negative effects of consuming moldy products.

Cashew Export: NCAN To Launch 8% Cashew Moisture Protocol

Cashew

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) on Sunday said it was finalizing plans to launch the eight per cent Cashew Moisture Protocol to minimize sprouting of exported raw cashew nuts.

NDDC Disowns Fake Agric Empowerment Scheme

Mrs Ibim Semenitari

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has warned the public to ignore forms for enrollment for agriculture empowerment programme purportedly being circulated by the commission.

World Food Day: Farmers Appeal To Govt For Modern Farming Inputs

food stuff

Yam Sellers Association of Nigeria, New Orange Market, Mararaba chapter in Nasarawa state and  farmers have appealed to the government to provide farmers with modern farming inputs and ensure timely distribution of fertilizers in order to boost food production in the country.

Minister Decries Delay In Release Of Budgetary Allocation

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has decried the slow release of budgetary allocation to execute projects that will increase food productivity in the country.

Slow Release Of Funds Hindering Meaningful Development In Agric Sector – Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has lamented that the untimely and slow release of the 2016  budgetary allocation to the agriculture sector has caused a severe setback to government’s plan to diversify the economy  through the sector.

FG Mulls Investment In Sugar Sector – Bissala

Sugar

The permanent secretary , Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu Aliyu Bissala says the present administration is keen on harnessing the enormous potential in the nation’s sugar industry for the overall benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians.

Okorocha Blames Recession On Neglect Of Agric Sector

Okorocha Blames Recession On Neglect Of Agric Sector

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said that the current economic challenges facing the nation came as a result of total neglect of the Agricultural sector by the country’s past leaders, stressing that before the advent of oil, agriculture provided over 70 per cent  of the employment and resources of the country and 75 percent  of the country’s foreign reserve.