Oyo Goes Tough Over Cows Herding in Schools, Public Places

Cows in an Edo State classroom.

The Oyo State government has warned that herdsmen found shepherding cows into public schools or converting their playground to grazing fields will be arrested for prosecution, while the straying cattle will be seized as exhibits.

30 ships loaded with food items, other goods set to arrive Lagos

Thirty ships loaded with food items

Thirty ships loaded with food items and other goods are expected to arrive the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from June 1 to June 19.

Edo Pushes Anti-Open Grazing Bill

Grazing

A bill for a law to establish the Edo State Cattle Rearing and Grazing Agency on Tuesday passed second reading on the floor of the Edo House of Assembly.

We Will Turn Kogi to Rice, Cassava Haven - Dangote

Rice farmers.

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has expressed his readiness to build the biggest agricultural company in Kogi State with focus in the areas of rice and cassava production.

Substandard rice importation decried by NGF

rice

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), has expressed dissatisfaction over the importation of substandard rice into the country in the last administration.

Uganda: How New Dairy Company Has Transformed Lives in Rushere

Dairy company

Little prepared me for what to expect when Vital Tomosi's Dairy (VTD), popularly known for the MilkMan brand, hosted the media at their factory in Rushere, Kiruhura district, on June 10.

Govt Bans Pig Importation, to Curb Swine Disease

pig

The government has banned, for one year, importation of live swine and its products following an outbreak of Africa Swine Fever (ASF) which has hit some regions in the country.The move is aimed at containing the spread of the disease.

Gambia: Commercial Agriculture - Tips

farmer

The importance of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa cannot be underestimated. Over 70% of the arable land is under smallholder agriculture. The sector employs more than 70% of the workforce, and is the primary source of income for rural populations. It contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings and accounts for more than 35% of national gross domestic product.

In a 'World of Plenty,' G7 Must Fight Famine

G7 leaders

World leaders must step up and take action in fighting famine to prevent further catastrophic levels of hunger and deaths, said Oxfam.

Loans for Storing Crops Help Niger's Farmers Absorb Climate Shock

A solution used to the weevil problem in Nigeria, a triple-layer bag that protects cowpeas during storage without the use of pesticides.

Lack of storage forces farmers to sell their harvest at low prices - but changing that can help them get ahead

Surveying his village's stocks of rice, sesame, millet and other food in a storehouse piled high with bags, Amadou Hassane is satisfied - but still a little anxious about the oversupply of baobab leaves.