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Agriculture

March 30, 2024

Prioritise Nigerians’ security to ensure reduction in prices of rice, farmers tell government

RIFAN vice president attributed the current hike in the price of rice to insecurity, the farmer-herder crisis, the hike in input and the rice boom.

Rice farm
March 29, 2024

AfDB loans Indorama $75 million to boost fertiliser production, export capacity

A statement on the AFDB’s website late Thursday said the loan will enable Indorama to increase its fertiliser production and develop a port terminal for exports.

AfDB
March 28, 2024

Plateau government to equip 340 youths with agricultural skills

“All completed application forms are to be submitted within seven days.”

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang [Photo Credit: Facebook - Gyang Bere]
March 28, 2024

Easter Blues: Anambra residents lament rising food prices 

Mr Odogwu said Thursday that the high cost of edible products was caused by greed among those who sell them.

Foodstuffs
March 28, 2024

FG, stakeholders to reduce black carbon emissions by 83% in 2030

Nigeria is one of the few countries that highlighted its commitment to reducing SLCP.

Nigerian farmers
March 27, 2024

Despite widespread hunger, world wastes over one billion meals daily: UN Report

The report said food waste continued to hurt the global economy and fuel climate change, nature loss, and pollution.

Hungry children used to illustrate the story
March 27, 2024

Germany lauds foundation on Nigeria’s agribusiness projects

Oladipupo Akoni, CEO and country representative of AFOS Nigeria said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

March 27, 2024

Food Security: FAO, Nigeria synergise on flood mitigation

According to FAO, at least 52 million people in the region are food insecure.

FLOODED COMMUNITY
March 26, 2024

Obasanjo asks FG to engage youths in agribusiness to curb food insecurity

Mr Obasanjo said if the government and the private sector could employ restive youths, fewer people would be involved in crimes.

Olusegun Obasanjo
March 26, 2024

Gov Radda converts 722 LG workers into agric extension officers

Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this during a two-day training event organised for the workers.

Governor Dikko Radda