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Agriculture

November 26, 2024

Tinubu’s Hardship: Beans, bread, rice prices worsened in October, NBS says

The National Bureau of Statistics says prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in October 2024.

Foodstuffs
November 26, 2024

FCTA to procure farm inputs to promote dry-season farming

The Federal Capital Territory Executive Council has approved a contract to procure agricultural inputs to promote dry-season farming.

Nigerian farmers
November 26, 2024

Stakeholders say accurate data crucial for Nigeria’s agric mechanisation

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have emphasised the importance of accurate data in realising the full potential of agricultural mechanisation.

Mechanised farming
November 25, 2024

Food Security: NDDC begins rice harvest in Edo community

He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
November 24, 2024

FG, Brazilian firm sign MoU to boost agribusiness

With the MOU, private-sector projects on fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology and agricultural financing were projected to attract $4.3 billion.

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
November 23, 2024

FG, IFAD distribute agro inputs worth N400 million to Enugu farmers

Mr Mbah commended the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and IFAD-VCDP for the synergy they had with Enugu.

Farmers used to illustrate story
November 22, 2024

Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to consume GMO food

Agnes Asagbra, the National Biosafety Management Agency director-general, has reassured Nigerians of the safety of consuming GMOs

genetically modified organism
November 22, 2024

AfDB advocates boosting agriculture production

Mr Kamara, in a statement, said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo on Thursday

November 21, 2024

NAGGW buys five million dates for 11 states, says ’20 seedlings can generate N12 million’

NAGGW’s director-general, Saleh Abubakar, said this when he paid a courtesy call to the Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State on Thursday.

Date seedlings
November 19, 2024

G20 launches global alliance to reduce hunger, poverty

The G20 leaders renewed their commitment to sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste.

Hungry children