FG takes action against importation, rolls out 200 rice mills

Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has intimated  the Federal Executive  Council headed by the Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo that about 200 rice mills would soon be distributed  to owners against importation and self sufficiency.

Secondary School pupils exposed to agro business at RMRDC

Secondary School pupils

As part of catching them young, youths from secondary schools in Abuja and other elders from the NYSC were gathered yesterday to a lecture about how to make career from agricbusiness.

Wither, Liberian Agriculture?

farmers

The nation yesterday morning awoke to a shocking surprise--the replacement of Agriculture Minister Moses Zinnah by his Deputy for Technical Services, Madam Seklau Wiles.

Genetically Engineered Disappointments

GMO

Advocates of genetically engineered (GE) crops have long claimed that genetic engineering is necessary to raise crop yields and reduce human exposure to agrochemicals. Genetic engineering promised two major improvements: improving yields affordably to feed the world, and making crops resistant to pests to reduce the use of commercial chemical herbicides and insecticides.

Agriculture On Allegations of Corruption Related to Fishing Rights Allocation Process

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DAFF taking action against allegations of corruption related to Fishing Rights Allocation Process

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of the Republic of South Africa received information about the allegations that could amount to corruption involving a member of the Allocation Team (hereinafter referred to as the "member") in the current Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).

Rwanda: Youth in Agribusiness Must Make the Most of New Partnership

young farmers

A new five-year partnership agreement between Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) and Ghanaian African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN) was on Wednesday signed to support youth in agribusiness.

Agro Project Targets 400 Farmers

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A three-year agriculture program targeting 400 farmers in Margibi County has been launched by the Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL).The Jersey Project is aimed at empowering local farmers in Gibi and Kakata Districts.

Agro dealers stage peaceful protest in Abuja

Agro dealers stage peaceful protest in Abuja

The Growth Enhancement Scheme Agro-dealers Association of Nigeria (GESAAN) took to the streets of Abuja recently, to protest the nonpayment of a N39 Billion outstanding debt owed them by the Federal Government.

FG to establish Agro-Rangers against cattle rustlers

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·       *FMARD set to deploy agric plantation

In combating insecurity as regards food production across the country, the Federal Government has disclosed that it intends to launch a new department called Agro-Rangers, to fight multiple taxation of food; farmers- herdsmen clashes and to put a stop to the activities of the cattle rustlers.

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato in school meals to improve nutrition and cut Nigeria’s wheat imports

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The inclusion of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) in wheat bread and school meals is boosting the nutritional status of children and could help Nigeria to reduce its imports of wheat drastically.