Niger State, one of Nigeria’s largest agricultural producers with 2.3 million hectares of viable farmland, is facing an unprecedented drought that began over a month ago.
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The Dean, Faculty of Science, Edo State University, Uzairue, Prof. Charles Adetunji, says genome editing technology is capable of meeting society’s demand for sustainable food production.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago says that in line with his agricultural revolution agenda, over 500,000 hectares of land has been prepared and ready for cultivation across Niger South Senatorial District.
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the agricultural sector and livestock industry. Represented by…
The equipment will be supplied by DMCC, a firm known for similar projects in Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, and Togo. DMCC will also establish assembly plants for some of the machinery in Nigeria.
Senator Karimi highlighted that in recent months, the prices of goods and household consumables in Nigeria have surged to an all-time high. This escalation has led to a high rate of inflation, weakened purchasing power, and adversely affected the living conditions of a vast majority of Nigerians.
Nigeria, a country rich in agricultural resources, has long struggled to achieve food self-sufficiency due to government neglect and mismanagement. Despite having the potential to become a major food producer, Nigeria continues to rely heavily on food imports to feed its population.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government says it has subsidised the price of fertiliser by 50 per cent for farmers in the state.