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250, 000 farmers gets Federal Government’s support to produce over 1.2 million tonnes of wheat
The Federal Government has concluded plans to support over 250,000 farmers with 50 per cent input subsidy to produce 1,250,000 tonnes of wheat.
Sen Abiru empowers constituents as over 100 receive free chickens, feeds, cages from NALDA
Over 100 Constituents who were shortlisted for the National Agricultural Land Development Authority(NALDA) Home Growing Poultry Empowerment Scheme, facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Sunday in Ikorodu received fully vaccinated Chickens, feeds and cages to kickstart their poultry businesses.
Netherlands, IITA, FAO unveil Youth in Agribusiness Scheme for 10,000 Nigerians
The Government of Netherlands, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have jointly unveiled the Youth in Agribusiness Scheme (YAS)
Agro-Innovation: Amo Farm to boost agricultural development, empower rural households in Oyo- Makinde
Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery’s, innovative approach to agricultural advancement as a huge boost to the state’s agricultural development.
Feed the Future: USAID to support 600,000 farms in the North East to boost financial literacy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Program has disclosed that it is supporting 600,000 farms in the northeast to enhance financial inclusion and digital agriculture.
Anthrax Disease: Lagos identifies, destroys infected animals
Lagos State Government says it has confiscated, burnt and buried six animals infected with Anthrax disease to prevent its spread.
Shettima calls for partnerships to catalyze Nigeria’s food systems
To bridge the huge food finance gap in Nigeria, regional and global level, the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has called for the mobilization of key national and international stakeholders as well as the formal sectors to build a win-win partnerships that would catalyze transformative and substantial funding to achieve sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Subsidy Removal: Governor Abiodun plans to reactivate Bulk Purchase Programme, energy transition plan from PMS to CNG in Ogun State
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, disclosed plans to reactivate the state-owned ‘Bulk Purchase Programme’ under the Gateway Trading.
Boiling your meat well does not kill anthrax, expert warns Nigerians
Dr Obi Ogar, Director, Veterinary Services, Cross River Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has disclosed that well boiled meat does not prevent one from contracting anthrax after consumption.
Ogar said this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar.
President Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security.