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*Training of 819 tractor operators, beginning of a revolution in Nigeria's agriculture-TDF*
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Training of 819 tractor operators, beginning of a revolution in Nigeria's agriculture-TDF

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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13 November 2024
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The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the ongoing training of 819 tractor operators as the beginning of a revolution in the agriculture sector. 

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GMOs Are Safe, Nigeria's Agricultural Research System Insists
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GMOs are safe, Nigeria's Agricultural Research System insists

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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05 July 2024
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...Scientific coalition rebuts Anti-GMO campaigns, reaffirms safety of Genetically Modified Crops

In a unified stance, Nigeria's top agricultural research bodies have declared genetically modified organisms (GMOs) safe, countering a recent wave of anti-GMO campaigns. The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), backed by key agencies like the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABRDA) and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), asserts that GMOs pose no harm to humans, animals, or the environment.

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Food security: FG to partner with Bangladesh in agro-farming
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Food security: FG to partner with Bangladesh in agro-farming

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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01 August 2023
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The Federal Government has expressed its support to collaborate with  Bangladesh in agro- farming to boost the bilateral relations between both countries.

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Lagos: Agric Sector Contributes N7trn To GDP, 10,000 Cows Consumed Daily
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Lagos: Agric sector contributes N7trn to GDP, 10,000 cows consumed daily

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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08 May 2024
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...State strategises to meet 200,000 tonnes of paddy capacity

Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that the agriculture sector contributed N7 trillion to the state's Gross Domestic Products (GDP), noting that not less than 10,000 cows are slaughtered daily in the state.

Read more: Lagos: Agric sector contributes N7trn to GDP, 10,000 cows consumed daily

Cashew firm partner farmers on better yield
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Cashew firm partner farmers on better yield

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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28 July 2023
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 Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi), the biggest cashew company in Kwara, on Thursday pledged to continually improve the wellbeing of cashew farmers and partnering communities for better yields.

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Engage diaspora food technocrats to grow economy, food scientist advises FG
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Engage diaspora food technocrats to grow economy, food scientist advises FG

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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10 October 2023
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Dr. Tony Bello, a food scientist, has urged the Federal Government to tap into the expertise of food technocrats among Nigerian diaspora to enhance the growth of the country’s consumer packaged food sub-sector.

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FG pledges to create agricultural hub nationwide
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FG pledges to create agricultural hubs nationwide

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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27 July 2023
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The Federal Government has pledged to create agricultural hub across the country through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme and Value Chain Development Programme.(VCDP)

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Wheat farmers mobilising for large scale production – President
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Wheat farmers mobilising for large scale production – President

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16 September 2023
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Mr Shuaibu Hamza, the President of National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAWFPMAN), says the association is mobilising members towards large scale production of the commodity henceforth

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Fishermen urge Ondo Govt. to declare state of emergency in marine business
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Fishermen urge Ondo Govt. to declare state of emergency in marine business

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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17 July 2023
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The National President, Fishermen Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter, Mr Orioye Gbayisemore, has appealed to the State Government to declare a state of emergency on the decay of infrastructure in the marine business.

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FG trains 55 cassava farmers on processing, packaging in Edo
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FG trains 55 cassava farmers on processing, packaging in Edo

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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26 August 2023
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has begun the training of 55 cassava farmers on processing, packaging and value addition in Edo.

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Food security: FG to increase wheat, rice, sorghum production
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Food security: FG to increase wheat, rice, sorghum production

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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12 July 2023
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The Federal Government on Wednesday, says it has taken steps to increase the production of wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and soybean, through the provision of relevant farm inputs.

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Windstorm destroys poultry farm, kills 3,600 birds in Plateau   
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Windstorm destroys poultry farm, kills 3,600 birds in Plateau  

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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21 August 2023
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A devastating windstorm hit the Dauda Mafala and Sons Poultry Farm at Rapomol, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau on Saturday, killing over 3,600 birds.

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We’ll work with private sector for agric, economic growth – ARCN
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We’ll work with private sector for agric, economic growth – ARCN

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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12 July 2023
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 The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof. Hamisu Sharabutu, says the council will continue to work with the private sector for agricultural innovations and economic growth.

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Agriculture stakeholders seek collaboration with incoming minister for sector’s growth
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Agriculture stakeholders seek collaboration with incoming minister for sector’s growth

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18 August 2023
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Some agriculture experts have reiterated the need for the incoming minister, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, to collaborate with major stakeholders for the sector’s growth and food security.

Read more: Agriculture stakeholders seek collaboration with incoming minister for sector’s growth

BOR implementation: CAC to strike off non-compliant companies
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BOR implementation: CAC to strike off non-compliant companies

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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12 July 2023
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The Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC) says it will soon commence the striking off of companies that fail to comply with the Beneficial Ownership Register(BOR) implementation.

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PAN says ready to embark on measures for government’s intervention
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PAN says ready to embark on measures for government’s intervention

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17 August 2023
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The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Lagos chapter, said it was ready to take measures to elicit the government’s intervention in the sector.

Read more: PAN says ready to embark on measures for government’s intervention

Poultry farmers seek affordable access to grains
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Poultry farmers seek affordable access to grains

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Written by Florence Ezeadigwo
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16 June 2023
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The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) on Friday called on the Federal Government to make grains available to poultry farmers at affordable prices.

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  1. FG has provided N5bn loan facility for livestock farmers – Minister
  2. Farmers seek agric investors’ programmes to boost food production
  3. FG assures farmers of access to quality seeds
  4. Hilda Baci Achieved the 2nd SDG goal by Feeding Over 4000 People in 100 Hours
  5. Flood: Environmentalist wants agricultural insurance scheme for farmers
  6. FG distributes feed ingredients to livestock farmers, feed millers
  7. Agri-business: FG trains 300 farmers on climate smart animal feed production
  8. 1,000 youths to benefit from LIFE-ND training in Bayelsa
  9. LIFE-ND: IFAD, Ondo Govt. train 1000 youths, women on agribusinesses
  10. Nigeria can earn N1trn annually from mushroom cultivation – Don
  11. We have structures for agribusiness to thrive in Ondo State-Aiyedatiwa
  12. Stakeholders develop 5-year strategy for new IFAD intervention project
  13. IFAD launches COSOP S-East zonal consultation to promote agriculture
  14. Expert seeks increased research to boost oil palm seedlings
  15. FG, stakeholders partner to tackle challenges in animal feed industry
  16. Egg glut: Lagos govt facilitates mop up of 300,000 eggs
  17. Increasing agric budget by 5 per cent ‘ll curb food insecurity – NGO
  18. Institute, NEPC caution farmers against using pesticides to store beans
  19. Food security: Kwara partners IsDB to establish agro-industrial processing zone
  20. Plateau Govt. mops up eggs to support farmers

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