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Food Security: FG, AfDB to implement agro-industrial projects in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to commence implementation of agro-industrial projects in Kaduna and Calabar to boost food security in the…
Oshiomhole trains, distributes inputs to 110 farmers in Edo-North
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo-North) says 110 farmers from his senatorial district will benefit from a training to boost agricultural production to ensure food security in the area.…
FG committed to boosting food security, says Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has assured farmers and pastoralists in Udobo, Gamawa community in Bauchi, of the Federal Government’s commitment to…
Gov. Idris vows to sustain free fertiliser policy for farmers
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has vowed to sustain free distribution of fertilisers to farmers up to the end of his tenure.
The governor made the promise at Shanga Local Government Area…
Enugu Targets Food Sufficiency with N2 Billion Ward Farm Estates Initiative
The Enugu State Government has announced plans to invest N2 billion in 2025 to establish farm estates across all 260 wards in the state, in a bid to boost food sufficiency and agricultural…
Borno govt inaugurates livestock improvement ranch settlement
The Borno state government on Saturday inaugurated the Ngarannam livestock estate, built in collaboration with the Federal Government to boost food and nutrition security.
The first…
Tomato farmers seek FG’s intervention to reduce post-harvest losses
The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) is seeking the intervention of the Federal Government to reduce post-harvest losses of the produce.
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Nigerian Army plants 1m date seedlings
The Nigerian Army has embarked on an ambitious project to plant one million date palm seedlings, with the initial phase starting at its farm in Giri, Abuja.
The Chief of Army Staff…
Plateau spends N3.6 billion on fertiliser, farming inputs – Mutfwang
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State says his administration has so far invested N3.6 billion in the procurement of fertiliser and other farming inputs for farmers in the state.
Mutfwang…
Alia appoints head of agric company, others
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Mr. Donald Aorkwagh Akule as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Benue State Agricultural Development Company (ADC).
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