Farmers Call For More Support

farmers

Owing to the Federal Government’s desire to diversify the economy, farmers in Abuja have called for more allocation of lands to enable massive production of food.

‘RICE CULTIVATION SHOULD BE SEEN AS A BUSINESS’ – OSINAME

Dr. Olumuyiwa Osiname

Dr. Olumuyiwa Osiname served as Team Leader for Rice Transformation under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, while the latter was the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria.

In this interview with AgroNigeria, he shares from his wealth of experience and discusses the challenges facing rice cultivation in Nigeria, and also feasible solutions.

‘Ban On Imported Poultry Will Boost Local Industry’ -GM, Arewa Enterprise Ltd

Salihu Jibrin Salihu

Salihu Jibrin Salihu, General Manager of Arewa Enterprise Ltd., spoke on poultry farming,prospects as well as challenges in the business and the need for the government to take agriculture to its rightful place.

Rice exporters brace for fluctuations amid oil volatility, climate change

Rice

WITH UNPREDICTABLE oil prices and climate change, Thai rice exporters foresee fluctuations in their business this year, expecting export volume to decrease slightly to 9 million tonnes worth US$4.3 billion (Bt154 billion).

‘We can harness ecological agriculture potentials and save Africa’ – Fatunbi

Fatunbi

Interview with Dr. Oluwole Fatunbi, (Programme Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Programme; Forum for Agricultural Research (FARA),) speaks on relationships with the government, organizations across Africa, efficacy of ecological agriculture, FARA strategic support and challenges faced. 

Why Nigeria continues to have bird flu outbreaks – Veterinary Association

Dr Edgar Amos Sunday

Dr Edgar Amos Sunday is the National President of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, which is the professional association of all veterinary doctors in the country. In this interview, he said fighting diseases such as bird flu is difficult. Excerpts:

FG Seeks State Governments’ Support To Improve Agricultural Production

farmers

The federal government has called on state governments to support its efforts in improving agricultural production in the country.

Consume Natural Products -Nutritionist

Consume Natural Products

Nigerians have been urged to consume more of natural products, as it reduces the risk of cancer.

Rural Farmers In FCT Beg FG For Land Allocation

farmers

Rural farmers in the federal capital territory (FCT) have begged the federal government for land allocations to enable them embark on massive production of food.

FMARD Partners Surveyor General In Grass Growing Programme

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The federal ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in its efforts to resolve the incessant crises between farmers and cattle rearers has resolved to collaborate with the Surveyor-General’s office in mapping out areas for its proposed Grass growing programme.