Stakeholders in the agricultural value chain meet in Abuja on Wednesday to chart ways forward for the new federal government policy on agricultural extension services and develop strategies for improving extension service delivery in Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Institute of Soil Science (NISS) has donated 56 soil testing kits to the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP)
Fishnet Alliance has urged policymakers to involve and engage artisanal fishermen in the formulation of fishery policies to preserve the traditional trade.
The Genetically Modified (GM) Potato project ongoing in Nigeria has concluded its first-year multi-locational confined trial in three locations with the Biotech potatoes showing significant yield advantage over conventional varieties planted in the country.
Local fish farmers have called for adequate implementation of policies and the provision of an enabling environment for the sector’s growth and development.
The chairman of the Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Taofik Akeugbagold on Tuesday, has assured of fairness in disbursing the N1 billion loan to farmers.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government has immediate and short-term plans for developing a standard framework and guide for ease of doing agribusiness.
The Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr. Emmanuel Agbaduhas called on stakeholders and development partners to invest massively in agriculture to transform Nigeria into a virile country for food security and value chain addition.
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced the commitment of his administration to exploiting the agricultural potential of the shores of Lake Chad and boosting agriculture in the state.
The market price of rice has reportedly increased by about 37%, making the product a scarce commodity as demand maintains a steady increase.