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Agriculture

December 8, 2022

Government launches ‘SHEFARMERS Initiative’ in Delta

Mr Ifemeni assured of the state government’s support to the initiative to enable it achieve the set objectives.

A Photo of Women Farming used to iilustrate the story
December 8, 2022

Buhari directs NALDA to purchase spraying aircraft to boost agriculture

Mr Buhari further charged NALDA to strive hard in other to achieve food security, while also creating jobs in the sector

President Muhammadu Buhari and National Agricultural Lands Development Authority (NALDA)
December 8, 2022

Desertification: Zulum to plant five million trees in Borno in 2023

The Borno government says it will plant five million trees in 2023 across the state.

A composite of trees and Governor Babagana Zulum
December 7, 2022

Nigeria loses N29 billion annually to transboundary animal diseases: FG

Mr Osinbajo said that mass vaccinations against these devastating diseases are carried out annually for millions of cattle, sheep, dogs, goats among others,

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
December 7, 2022

Cocoa farmer docked for cheating business partner

The police had arraigned Mr Anayor for cheating and stealing.

cocoa farmer
December 7, 2022

Organic Agriculture: Experts highlight wrong practices hampering food security in Africa

The organic researcher said that political strategies and goals should be employed to support and promote organic agriculture.

Organic agriculture
December 7, 2022

Youth in Adamawa to get N4.2 million NDE agric loan

Mr Fikpo, represented by Adamawa State coordinator Ibrahim Jimada, said the loan will be disbursed to 42 unemployed youths.

National Directorate of Employment Logo
December 7, 2022

FG gives N4.2 million loan to 42 Ebonyi youths to farm

The NDE has disbursed a N100,000 loan each to 42 unemployed youths in Ebonyi to embark on sustainable agricultural development.

National Directorate of Employment Logo
December 7, 2022

We are worried 100 million Nigerians live below poverty line: China

“We have lifted more than 700 million people out of poverty in China, and in Nigeria, there are 200 million with 100 million living below the poverty line.” 

Cui Jianchun and President Muhammadu Buhari
December 7, 2022

China donates N2.8 billion agric demonstration centre to Nigeria

“The Chinese government is handing over this project to support Nigeria to develop a more modernised agricultural sector.”

Agricultural Demonstration Centre