Oyo State Agric Extension Office Deserted, Federal Director laments

The Oyo state Agricutural extension office was evidently emptied during the office working hours. Food Farm News visit revealed.

Governor hails Sasakawa rice, cassava project

The Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the cassava and rice value chains development initiative currently implementing in the North Central State, saying his state is enjoying its positive impact in the food sector.

The inputs are for cluster farmers, not for area council, says Agric Minister

 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Sen. Abdullahi Sabi has cleared the air over the ownership of inputs brought as part of the program to mark the World Food Day at Buhari area council of the FCT, saying the inputs are for the cluster farmers only.

Cross River Ready to Host Agric Council Meeting

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Cross River State, Mr. Johnson  Ebokpo has said his state is ready to host the upcoming National Council of Agriculture (NCA) meeting. Although no specific date has been announced for the meeting.

Drama as Agric Minister Confirms AFAN President

 The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen. Abdullahi Sabi, has reaffirmed the leadership of Arch. Kabiru Ibrahim as the legitimate president of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) during a visit to a cluster farm in Bwari Area Council.

Images Speak as Nigeria Joins the rest of the World to celebrate the World Food Day

 Images Speak as Nigeria Joins the rest of the World to celebrate the World Food Day...

Wheat Production: Former IAR ED wants expansion to Jos, Obudu, Mambila

A former Executive Director ( ED), Institute of Agricutural Research, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar
and other prominent stakeholders have lent their voices to why the government should harness the climatic potential of wheat productions in Jos, Obudu in Cross River, and Mambila in Taraba.

AFAN solicits support

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN) has asked for the support of other partners in the sector.

Market chair advocates infrastructure for Gombe Okro market

The chairman, okro market in Gombe, Mallam Shaibu Manu has said there is need to provide more safety infrastructure for farmers and the produce in view of the growing strength of the market place.

AfDB, others pledge to make Nigeria a net wheat exporter

The African Development Bank (AfDB) together with other technical partners have reaffirmed their commitment to transform Nigeria into a net wheat exporter with sustainable modern agricultural practices.