ASHENEWS reports that the Sorghum Farmers Association of Nigeria (SOFAN), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring state of emergency on food security.
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The Ugwumba Leadership Centre for Africa has advised the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to partner with the Ministry of Water Resources for enhanced and sustained irrigation of farmlands to boost food production.
Burkina Faso Biosafety Authority says it is ready to partner with the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) as part of its measures to address food insecurity in the West Africa nation.
The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), the Institute of Agricultural Research and Technology (IAR&T), in collaboration with OCP Africa have introduced a blend of special fertilizer, specifically designed for Oil Palm production.
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have stressed the need to spotlight the untapped opportunities within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Mohammed Nma Kolo has encouraged farmers in the state to take full advantage of the agricultural development initiative unveiled by Governor Umar Bago.
The Niger government says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will monitor the sales and distribution of fertilisers in the state.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, says plans are underway to set up poultry markets across the state, to cushion the rising cost of products.
ASHENEWS reports that the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has released 80 buses and pick-up vans to transport farmers from their communities to farmlands at no cost.
Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, on Saturday, says the state government is targeting 10 million livestock for vaccination against zoonosis.