Nigerians urged to return to farm

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A lawmaker, Mr. Mohammed Okpede, on Monday in Nasarawa, urged Nigerians to return to farm as a way of quickly addressing the nation’s food crisis.

Five Questions with Tony Hillery, Founder of Harlem Grown

Tony Hillery, the founder of Harlem Grown, about his organization’s use of urban farms and mentorship to promote healthy youth development.

we recently had the opportunity to speak with Tony Hillery, the founder of Harlem Grown, about his organization’s commitment to inspiring youth to live healthy, ambitious lives.

Two cattle rustlers arrested, 132 cattle recovered

herdmen

Officers of the Nigerian Navy School of Armament and Technology Kachia have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers and have recovered over 312 stolen cows in some parts of Kaduna State.

Agriculture Is Our Path Way Out Of Recession – Obasanjo

former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says focusing on

Agriculture will help the country out of recession

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo says agriculture is the way to go in getting the country out of recession, hence the need for the present government to keep faith with its promise of diversifying the economy through agriculture.

FG employs 200,000 graduates as teachers, agric workers

Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on media, Laolu Akande

The Federal Government said it has employed 200,000 graduates to serve as teachers and agricultural extension workers throughout the country.

Sokoto to boost food production through Islamic financing

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the state will utilize the Islamic finance system to boost agricultural production.

Dangote Group Expand Investments into Agriculture, Mining

Dangote

The Dangote Group has expanded its investments into agriculture and mining, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Corporate Communications of the group, said in Kano.

Bank of Agriculture to assist with loans

Bank of Agriculture (BOA)

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says it is ready to provide financial assistance to farmers and youths in the country to boost food production through mechanised farming.

England’s Paignton Zoo: Feeding Animals from the Ground Up

The Paignton Zoo, located in Devon, England, explores the potential of hydroponics and vertical farming through its VertiCrop project, and the zoo uses the bounties as animal feed.

The Paignton Zoo, located in Devon, England, utilizes vertical farming practices to nourish some of its approximately 2,000 animals. Since 2009, this hydroponic vertical growing system, VertiCrop, has diversified animal feed while increasing its nutritional density.

Declining Food Prices May Affect Farmers – FAO

farmers

Declining prices can thwart international efforts to eradicate hunger and  poverty unless steps are taken to guarantee decent incomes and livelihoods for small-scale producers, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General José Graziano da-Silva has  said.