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Nigeria releases 19 high yield crop varieties, one chicken breed to farmers

The National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) approved the release at its 26th meeting.

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Rice production saves Nigeria $800m in two years – BoA

“The Central Bank of Nigeria facilitated a N250 billion intervention fund for the BoA.”

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Farmers [Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]
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Farmers laud CBN’s credit policy, call for effective implementation

The CBN proposes nine per cent interest rate for agriculture and some other sectors.

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Nigerian fish farmers ask govt to ban tilapia import

“The smuggled Tilapia will not allow local producers to get ready-made markets.”

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Agency Report ∣ August 14, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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Morocco accepts first U.S. poultry products

It estimated the initial annual shipments at about 10 million dollars.

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Agency Report ∣ August 7, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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Benin Republic ambassador speaks on rice smuggling into Nigeria

“Nigeria and Benin have historical ties with over 800 km of land borders.”

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Agency Report ∣ August 7, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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FUNAAB complies with govt directive, abolishes management programmes

The vice-chancellor appeals to government to reconsider the decision.

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Agency Report ∣ July 31, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture
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Ogbeh lauds Gates Foundation’s roles in strengthening Nigerian agriculture

“This programme has greatly strengthened the capacity of the ministry to deliver thought-driven programme.”

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Premium Times ∣ July 26, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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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Akin Oyewobi ∣ July 17, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Farmers [Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]
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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.

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Premium Times ∣ July 1, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ June 26, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
A Maize farm [Photo: HapaKenya]
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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.

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Azeezat Adedigba ∣ June 26, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Healthy rice paddy, Jega
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Rice farmers react to Premium Times’ report on Anchor Borrowers’ Programme

PREMIUM TIMES responds to the main grievances listed by RIFAN against report.

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Nicholas Ibekwe ∣ June 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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.

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Akin Oyewobi ∣ June 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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Movie Review: ‘Swallow’ – Climate Change and Food Security in Nigeria

“Swallow’ exposes an alarming decline in number of fish in the Niger Delta.

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George Kaduna ∣ June 10, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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

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Agency Report ∣ June 1, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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.

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Nasir Ayitogo ∣ May 30, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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‘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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Agency Report ∣ May 30, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Farmers [Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]
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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

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Agency Report ∣ May 23, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
The House of Representative in Chamber ... members are notorious for budget mutilation
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Reps want artificially-ripened fruits sellers prosecuted

A lawmaker reported cases of ripening of fruits with calcium carbide in Nigeria.

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Agency Report ∣ April 19, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
A Maize farm [Photo: HapaKenya]
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One million smallholder farmers to get discounted seeds, cropping technology – NIRSAL

NIRSAL is partnering with Syngenta for the project.

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Agency Report ∣ April 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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Nigerian govt to revive 12 moribund fertiliser plants – Official

He said fertiliser production in Nigeria has been a success story.

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Agency Report ∣ April 2, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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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…”

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Agency Report ∣ April 1, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture
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Agriculture pulled Nigeria out of recession – Envoys

The envoys say agriculture played a crucial role in job creation, women and youth empowerment.

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Agency Report ∣ March 28, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Farmers [Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]
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Nigerian farmers refuse to repay N60 billion loan – Bank of Agriculture

The farmers sometimes change addresses to avoid repaying the loans, an official said.

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Agency Report ∣ March 28, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0