The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has revealed that 13 by-products from the cashew apple and 19 essential by-products from the cashew fruit as a whole are rarely utilized.
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Nigeria and Indonesia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the palm oil industry, production and market expansion, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional methods and boost smallholder farmers’ income.
Ambassador Bernard Oshi of Ben-10 Equipment announced that Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State recently visited China to forge partnerships aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural sector.
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with the ECOWAS and World Food Programme (WFP), have supported 14,694 vulnerable people in Katsina and Sokoto states.
The Head of the Technical Department at Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Ms. Titilayo Akinsiku, has proposed implementing a life insurance policy for farmers as a strategic measure to combat food shortages in Nigeria.
The Cross River Government, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Solidaridad, has initiated an ambitious Oil Palm Revolution.
A fish farming expert, Mr Abednego Maran, has advised farmers to adopt the use of organic materials to raise fish that are healthier for consumption and also make more profits.
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has restated its role in addressing Nigeria’s food security challenges.
Some nutrition stakeholders have advocated for nutritional innovative solutions to transform Nigeria’s food systems and empower Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) to improve access to healthier diets.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye announced that the Federal Government has partnered with the state of Atlanta in Georgia to produce Nigeria-grown plants, aiming to boost women’s revenue and reduce poverty.