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.
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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.
The National Agricultural Commodities Project 2023 has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint professional practioners to manage the agricultural sector to achieve national food security.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) are to partner to strengthen research into improving staple crops grown by millions of African farmers.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has approved a High Level Session for Nigeria during the stocktaking moment, as part of the side events during the two-day world food security programme in Rome.