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.
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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.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government says it has sponsored 50 youth from Niger state to Abeokuta, Ogun state to participate in a 3 months training on soilless farming, cutting-edge greenhouse technology, hydroponics, and the seamless integration of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture.
ASHENEWS reports that the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been honored with the prestigious Africa Food Prize for 2023, recognizing their exceptional leadership in the development of numerous bean varieties that improve farm productivity and profitability, and meet increasing consumer demand.
Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf on Monday launched agricultural intervention in agro processing facilities and farm inputs for 6,200 smallholder farmers under the state Agro-Pastoral Development Project/Sasakawa Africa Association Crop Value chain intervention.