Land Grab Update: Mozambique, Africa Still in the Crosshairs

More than 1,000 large-scale foreign land deals are now under contract for agriculture covering more than 26 million hectares of land, according to the new report by Land Matrix Initiative

On October 12, the government of Mozambique quietly announced that it would close its Agriculture Promotion Centre (CEPAGRI), the agency created in 2006 to promote large-scale foreign investment in the country’s agricultural sector. In a terse statement, government spokesman Mouzinho Saide gave no reason for the closure, saying only that its functions would be subsumed under a different agency in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Diversification: Expert Calls For More Investment In Fish Farming

 Fish Farming

Dr Kunle Ajasa, a Fishery and Aquatic Management expert, has said that adequate investments by the three tiers of governments in the fishery would boost the sector in the country.

World Bank partners Adamawa to spend $7.5m on Agriculture

world Bank

The Adamawa Government on Friday said it would partner the World Bank to spend 7.5 million dollars (about N3.54 billion) to fund agriculture programmes in the state.

FG, Others Advocate Fortified Foods For Improved Nutrition

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The federal government, through the minister of agriculture and rural development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has added his voice to the University College (Ibadan) Hospital Agricultural Initiatve and Harvest Plus for Nigerians to cultivate the habit of eating fortified foods as a means to enhancing their nutrition.

Investment in Agricultural Panacea To Economic Recession – Gov Udom Emmanuel

Udom Emmanuel

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has identified massive investment in the agricultural sector as panacea to the prevailing economic recession.

el-Rufai Moves Against Unemployment In Kaduna, Engages 6000 Youths On Wheat Farming

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai

Apparently concerned by the spate of unemployment in the State, Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday engaged about 6000 youths in dry season wheat farming.

Quelea Birds: FG commences aerial spray in Bauchi

Chief Audu Ogbeh

Ogbeh said that President Muhammadu Buhari, who was conscious of food security, directed the ministry to immediately commence aerial spray to curtail the devastation.

Umeofia: About $150m is Needed over Three Years for Self-sufficiency in Tomato Paste

Mr. Eric Odinaka Umeofia,

The chief executive officer, Erisco Foods Limited, Mr. Eric Odinaka Umeofia, in an exclusive interview, reasoned that Nigeria can be self-sufficient in tomato paste production only if the government provides the necessary financial support and other incentives to genuine local manufactures and also stamps out importation of fake products He also shed more light on his recent disagreement with the CBN over forex allocations. Excerpts:

USAID Empowers Agribusinesses to Collaborate

USAID

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ghana Grains Council held the sixth annual Pre-harvest Agribusiness Forum in Sunyani on October 20.

Checkout This Made-In-Aba Stove That Obtains Its Fuel From Cassava Leaf

 Made-In-Aba Stove That Obtains Its Fuel From Cassava Leaf

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Aba is like the China of Nigeria.According to information shared on social media ,a made in Aba bio fuel is currently in the market.The stove obtains its fuel from cassava leaf