ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has directed all River Basin Development Authorities across Nigeria to commence the 2023 Dry Season Farming through irrigation.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that the FCT Administration (FCTA) is open to partnership with the Republic of Ireland.
The Federal Government is to deepen its collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through technology to boost food production and improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers.
The Consul- General, People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Ms. Yan Yuging says China’s and Nigeria’s relations are steadily advancing in mutual development and practical cooperation.
About 470 Community-Based Experience and Service (COBES) students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), have supported their host communities with farming, health and teaching materials.
Nsukka Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NSCCIMA) in Enugu State, says it is partnering various stakeholders to harness economic opportunities in Nsukka for the development of the area.
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called on all state governments in the federation to provide lands for private veterinary clinics and hospitals to safeguard public health.
The Jigawa government has announced plans to adopt drip irrigation in the state in order to increase crop output by 60 percent per acreage and also reduce farming costs.
ASHENEWS reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained that single digit interest for agriculture loans will help transform the agribusiness, and called on the federal government of Nigeria to reduce the interest rate.
Agricultural stakeholders in partnership with the Federal Government on Friday launched the Youth in Agribusiness (YAS) Project, designed to engage 10,000 youths into agribusiness entrepreneurship.