A poultry farming expert and feed miller, Mrs Opeyemi Balogun-Akinsanya, has called for the adoption of alternative grains for feed-meal preparation following the rise in price of maize.
Browsing: Food & Agriculture
The Director of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bauchi State Office, Mr Daniel Abarshi has urged farmers to adopt best preservation skills to curb post-harvest losses.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Lagos State chapter, has called on government to make necessary interventions in order to save poultry farming from imminent collapse.
National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Kuru, near Jos, has developed a new variety of potato to tackle outbreak of blight.
The National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) has called on investors and stakeholders to establish coconut processing industry across coconut producing states in the country.
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to climate change mitigation to enhance soil fertility to promote food security in the country.
Women Farmers in Bauchi State have decried the inadequate capacity building for women in agricultural production in the state.
The World Bank announced its commitment to reposition Nigeria’s irrigation farming for sustainable economic development and for food security on Thursday in Abuja.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says that his administration has paid N6 billion as counterpart funding to development partners since assuming office.
Rice farmers in Bayelsa have expressed concern over the predicted flooding in the state and constant pests attacks on their farms.