The Federal Government has distributed cowpea starter packs (inputs) to farmers and extension agents in Kaduna.
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to recover over N577 billion disbursed to farmers as loans under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), THE WHISTLER has reported.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the Federal Government, has distributed N109 million worth of agro equipment to 840 rural farmers in Enugu State.
“The use of modern technology has increased productivity in many countries in the world. With technology, smallholder farmers are guaranteed quality harvests and increased yields. For instance, yield increases can be achieved through technologies that protect the crop from insect damage, thus allowing the plant’s full yield potential to be realised,” said Dr. Jonathan.
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is committed to boosting agricultural productivity in the country.
The federal government on Thursday, unveiled the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy for Nigeria (NAAHS 2023-2027) to protect and improve aquatic animal health in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Kebbi government is set to partner with S. D. Agro Industries Limited and other local Neem factories to revive the state organic fertilizer factory for neem oil and fertilizer production.
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have reiterated commitment to enforce biosecurity measures at cattle markets and abattoirs to curb the spread of Anthrax disease.
Irrigation farmers in Sokoto state, Northwest Nigeria are currently converting their pumping machines from the use of petrol (PMS) to LPG (cooking gas)-powered engines, ASHENEWS reports.
About 72% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has increased their dietary intake of carbohydrate foods in the last few years, particularly from the consumption of cassava products, including garri, eba, and fufu. However, this has resulted in a high glycemic index (GI) in the human body.