The minister said the project has two phases. The first phase should end in September this year, and the second will start in October and finish by March 2027.
Browsing: Farming
Farming in Kogi is getting more attention than ever before,” Fanwo said. “Young people and women in places like Ibaji, Gegu, and Egbe are now deeply involved in this farming movement across the state.”
Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFN) initiative has secured 200.71 hectares of land in Umueje Community, Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra for agriculture purposes.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said it is ready to unlock the region’s rich farming potential to help bring lasting development.
Dr. Zainab Imam, a psychiatrist and expert in women’s mental health at Sidra Medicine in Doha, Qatar, has encouraged Nigerians to grow their own food to stay healthier.
The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has banned farming activities in open spaces within Bauchi metropolis and other urban cities across the state.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has condemned the use of fake agrochemicals and pesticides for crop yield and preservation of poultry birds.
Some agriculture experts have cautioned local farmers against hasty crop cultivation due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns.
The Katsina State Government has said that from this year’s farming season, there will be no more farming on cattle routes and grazing reserves across the state.
With the global population on the rise and an increasing demand for food, farmers face the challenge of growing more on limited land. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in agriculture, providing innovative tools to improve crop yields, sustainability, and decision-making.