Breaking News: FG releases ten seed varieties

 

The Federal Government (FG) Varietal Release Committee (VRC) now chaired by Prof. Olusoji Olufajo has officially registered and released about (10) seed varieties from wheat, maize and potato for more food productivity towards economic empowerment of farmers with food surplus to Nigerians.

FG appoints Varietal release chairman, may register new LCRl wheat

The Federal Government (FG) has approved the appointment of Prof. Olusoji Olufajo as the new chairman, National Committee on Naming, Registration and  Release of crops, livestock and fisheries seeds varieties for commercialization in Nigeria.

10th Senate Assembly: Coconut Association congratulates Member

The President, National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria ( NACOPPMAN) Amb. Dr. (Mrs.) Nma Okechukwu Okoroji has congratulated the Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Ogoshi Onawo Mohammed representing South senatorial district, Nasarawa State.

Nigerians alert on contagious animal disease

 

The Federal Government (FG) has alerted Nigerians to be cautioned against getting infested with an animal disease called Anthrax. Although a standing committee has been constituted for its control against entrance from the neighbouring countries.

Commodity Boards unhealthy for farmers, says FACAN President

The President, Federation of Commodity Associations of Nigeria ( FACAN) has advised against the return of any agricultural commodity boards that will retrogress the growth of farmers and farming in Nigeria.

Miyetti Allah advocates milk centres as CBN claims spending N40b

 

Herders have identified development of milk centres as a powerful tool to curb frequent conflicts with the crops' farmers, even as the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) claimed to have spent N40b on dairy productivity.

Editorial- Agricultural insecurity, way forward

The farming situation in the country has been threatened to an extent that 60-70% of crops and livestock producers have abandoned their activities for the safety of their lives elsewhere.

Genetic experts commend farmers for resilience against hunger

 

Genetic Engineering technocrats from National Biotechnology Development Agency ( NABDA) and West Africa, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have both commended Nigeria farmers for their resilience against hunger.

Loans facility: BOA takes hard stance on Associations

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Managing Director (MD)  Iwan Hassan has said that Associations will not partake in its  loans facility of N65 billion recapitalization, and another N5 billion for livestock, saying he would prefer individual farmers that are doing their agric business with genuine collaterals.

Cattle Association appeals president elect for new tech training

President, Cattle Breeers And Dealers Association  of Nigeria ( CBDA), Prince Segun Dasaolu has called on the incoming administration of President elect, Alhaj Ahmed Bola Tinubu to imbibe training of farmers on the use of modern farming technologies that would enhance food productivity and development towards secured nutritional food.