Armyworm - FG Holds Emergency Meeting As Maize Shortage Looms

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh  in an emergency meeting with state commissioners of agriculture to tackle growing spread of armyworms, devastating maize farms across the country.

'Black Tobacco Farmers Producing More Than Whites'

'Black Tobacco Farmers

Acting President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again defended the chaotic land reform programme boasting that black tobacco farmers are now producing more of the golden leaf than the white commercial farmers during the colonial era.

WELCOME ADDRESS BY HON. LINUS OKORIE, FCA, CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON BILLS REFERRED HELD AT HOUSE CONFERENCE ROOM 236 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX ABUJA, WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE, 2017. PROTOCOLS.

HON. LINUS OKORIE

On behalf of the Members of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions of the 8^th House of representatives, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to this Public hearing.

Germany Demands Compensation for Land Grabbed in Zimbabwe

farmers

Compensation for German nationals who lost their farms during Zimbabwe's controversial land reforms is an "urgent and important" issue, Berlin's chief diplomat to Harare has said.

Kenyan Maize Sellers Face Fines As State Moves To Help Consumers

subsidized maize flour

Retailers selling the two kilogramme packet of subsidized maize flour above the recommended Sh90 risk a Sh1 million fine.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Project to Improve Productivity and Resilience of Niger's Agriculture Sector

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

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on May 26, approved $111 million in new financing to boost productivity in Niger's agriculture sector and improve its resilience to climate risks.

Youths abandon Ooni’s farm

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

·         *Leader defends, suggests early harvest crop

The dream of Ooni of Ife for youths empowerment in the production of cashew, which was kick started when about 20 hectares land mass was cleared by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development around middle of last year may have been dashed as weeds have already taken over the whole place because of abandonment just as a youth leader made case for his members

This was revealed during the Cropping REFILS at IAR&T, Ibadan where a representative of the Minister of Agriculture, Mrs. Doyin Awe pointed out that the Southwest region had not properly harnessed the opportunity offered by the Federal Government to develop the sector for commercial purposes to create jobs and wealth saying states must be ready to partner with FMARD in area of releasing their lands so as to enjoy clearing intervention.

Dangote to Boost Rice Farming in 5 Nigerian States

Rice Farming

The Dangote Group shone at the just concluded 2017 Gateway Trade fair which was held in Abeokuta, emerging as the second most patronised exhibitor, just as the Group disclosed that it was investing N10 billion dollars in rice cultivation in five states to boost food self-sufficiency.

Lamentations of Audu Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The reported lamentations of the agric minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh over the local rice price that has remained relatively higher than that of imported rice is really uncalled for.

Govs Forum Laments Importation of Bad Rice By Jonathan Administration

Former President Goodluck Jonathan

The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, has expressed concern over the arrival in the country of low quality rice ordered during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.