ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says that his administration has paid N6 billion as counterpart funding to development partners since assuming office.
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Rice farmers in Bayelsa have expressed concern over the predicted flooding in the state and constant pests attacks on their farms.
The Dangote Cement Plc has commenced a poultry skill acquisition and empowerment programme for youths in its host communities in Kogi.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says it has obtained samples and commence investigations on the new virus disease attacking Okra plants across the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Cuba to boost food security and agriculture advancement.
ASHENEWS reports that the Institute for Agricultural Research of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (IAR-ABU), will, beginning from October 3, 2023 celebrate its 100 years of existence.
The National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria has said that all the northern states are now viable for wheat cultivation with the new varieties being developed locally.
The President of National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAWFPMAN), Mr Shuaibu Hamza says the association is mobilising members towards large scale production of the commodity henceforth.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to reform the livestock sector towards improving security and the economy.
The Kaduna State government has commissioned the Livestock Development Project (L-PRES) office to increase livestock production and reduce farmers-herders conflict in the state.