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Agriculture

December 27, 2024

Herdsmen task Kano govt on provision of improved animal feeds

They said such an invaluable gesture by the state government would bolster the milk production of their herds.

Herdsmen
December 27, 2024

FG pledges to revamp grazing reserves

The minister said the visit was part of the federal government’s efforts to put the sector on a strategic growth path.

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha
December 26, 2024

FG supports 2,000 farmers to boost wheat production in Niger

He expressed optimism that it would improve wheat production and livelihoods in the community.

Nigerian farmers
December 23, 2024

Biotech society lists advantages of GMO crops

A GMO is a plant, animal, or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to their genetic makeup.

genetically modified organism
December 23, 2024

2025 Budget: Gov Uba Sani allocates N74 billion to agriculture

Governor Uba Sani says 9.4 per cent of his administration’s 2025 budget, N74.02 billion, is for agriculture to tackle food insecurity.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
December 20, 2024

Adamawa: FG targets 12,000 farmers in wheat cultivation

Salihu Jenenso, NAGS-AP’s coordinator in Adamawa, said this during a media tour at Kapo in the Fufore LGA.

Farmers in Africa used to illustrate the story.
December 20, 2024

Stakeholders seek review of existing gender policies on agricultural export 

FAIN is committed to empowering women and youth through modern agricultural practices that foster sustainable livelihoods, aligning with SDGs 1, 2 and 5.

Farmers Aggregators Initiative of Nigeria officials
December 19, 2024

FG distributes fertilisers to 6,000 Kano wheat farmers

The distribution was launched at Alkamawa in the Bunkure Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.

fertiliser
December 19, 2024

ACResal project critical to address land degradation, food insecurity: FG

ACReSAL is a World Bank-financed project which aims to address climate change and land degradation in Nigeria’s northern states.

Balarabe Lawal (Credit: Vanguard)
December 17, 2024

Tinubu to spend N47 billion on agricultural, medical universities

The federal government has allocated N47 billion to support universities of agriculture and medical schools across Nigeria.

Tinubu wearing academic gown