News Report
Plateau governor promises to train indigenes on modern agricultural techniques
The Governor is part of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s delegation to the Netherlands.
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Anchor Borrowers: Farmers decry late distribution of inputs
The farmers say seeds, chemicals and fertilisers were distributed late to them while some of the inputs were substandard and had expired.
FAO distributes seeds, fertiliser to farmers displaced by Boko Haram
At least 70 per cent of the displaced people are farmers according to the FAO officials.
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Experts call for early release, increased funds to Nigerian farmers
They decry the current allocation of two per cent of the 2018 budget to the agriculture sector.
Rice farmers react to Premium Times’ report on Anchor Borrowers’ Programme
PREMIUM TIMES responds to the main grievances listed by RIFAN against report.
Nigeria, Morocco agree to promote agricultural cooperation
Mr Buhari said Nigeria’s population is fueled by a largely youthful group that continually wants to contribute to development.
Movie Review: ‘Swallow’ – Climate Change and Food Security in Nigeria
“Swallow’ exposes an alarming decline in number of fish in the Niger Delta.
1,840 youths, women to benefit from Fadama III AF II Project in Bauchi
22,551 persons benefitted from the scheme in the past out of which 53 per cent are women
Alleged NEMA Fraud: Rice processors disown firm that got N2.4 billion contract
The House of Representatives is investigating alleged multi-billion naira contract scandals at NEMA.
‘Insect milk’ now on sale in South Africa
“Think of Entomilk as a sustainable, nature-friendly, nutritious, lactose free, delicious, guilt-free dairy alternative of the future.”
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Farmers fault replacement of Jonathan govt’s agric programme
The Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme has been replaced with the Agricultural Implements and Mechanisation Services (AIMS) scheme
Reps want artificially-ripened fruits sellers prosecuted
A lawmaker reported cases of ripening of fruits with calcium carbide in Nigeria.
One million smallholder farmers to get discounted seeds, cropping technology – NIRSAL
NIRSAL is partnering with Syngenta for the project.
Nigerian govt to revive 12 moribund fertiliser plants – Official
He said fertiliser production in Nigeria has been a success story.
Bauchi women devise local method of processing, preserving tomato paste
“As you boil the grinded tomatoes to remove liquid, you also wash and boil the containers…”
Agriculture pulled Nigeria out of recession – Envoys
The envoys say agriculture played a crucial role in job creation, women and youth empowerment.
Nigerian farmers refuse to repay N60 billion loan – Bank of Agriculture
The farmers sometimes change addresses to avoid repaying the loans, an official said.
PHOTOS: Buhari receives delegation of Rice Processors Association of Nigeria
The Delegation of Rice Processors Association of Nigeria was received yesterday at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja.
Nigerian beans set for export to Europe – UNIDO
The global agency asks the Nigerian government to approve the Nigerian National Quality Policy (NNQP) urgently.
Distribution of PVCs begins in May – INEC
INEC is conducting a continuous voter registration.
FG offers input to 40, 000 rice farmers in Zamfara, Kebbi
5,403 rice farmers will receive the inputs within the week
CBN revises guidelines for agric scheme
The new guidelines are to accommodate Non-Interest Institutions.
Delta fish farmers receive N1.2 billion loan
The loan is part of the CBN programme.
Despite opposition, institute to commence trial on genetically modified cassava in Nigeria
The objective of the field trials is to obtain storage roots with lower post-harvest physiological degradation, an official said.
Why we support field trials of genetically modified cassava in Nigeria – Scientist
Critics say the introduction of GMOs is unhealthy.