A lecturer at the Animal Production Department, Bauchi State College of Agriculture, Mr Sani Muazu has advised broiler farmers to feed their chickens with the right food to improve production.
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Some Federal Government agencies have allayed fears by Nigerians over the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops.
“We are committed to providing all that is required through the relevant secretariat, departments, and agencies of the FCT Administration to ensure the success of this worthy initiative.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Federal Ministry of Youths Development, to support its drive to achieve food security.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government says it has subsidised the price of fertiliser by 50 per cent for farmers in the state.
Okafor said that funds advanced to end users of the various Federal Government interventions had also been allegedly misused, misapplied and channelled to non-farming and non-agricultural purposes.
“The global food crisis has been partially made worse by the growing number of food and fertilizer trade restrictions put in place by countries with a goal of increasing domestic supply and reducing prices.
In Nigeria, the rising cost of tomatoes is hitting consumers and traders hard, driven by climate change, seasonal challenges, and economic factors. As prices soar, both groups are adapting to these new realities, underscoring the resilience required to navigate the current crisis.
The significant price hikes in essential commodities such as rice, bread, sugar, garri, beef, and eggs have notably strained household budgets, making it increasingly difficult for many families to afford three meals a day.
The new plans aim to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction and to provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians.