The federal government has said it will start up a programme, “The Green Imperative”, which will lead to the establishment of 632 farm mechanisation centres in the country. The government said the mechanisation centres will support food production in all the local government areas of
To improve their yields and incomes, African cassava farmers need regular and reliable access to high quality planting materials of the newest and best varieties. Access to such cassava stems, however, is often a problem. Agrodealers don’t sell them, and free distributions by NGOs and
As part effort to ensure that Nigeria is food sufficient, the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFARL) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development are set to collaborate towards achieving food security and boosting agribusiness development in Nigeria. This was disclosed in
The Nigerian government said it has set up plans to establish 142 agro-processing centers across the country, with one center in each senatorial district of the six geo-political zones. The government said the development will help revolutionize the agricultural sector in Nigeria. The Minister of
When it became harder in Kenya for plant and animal health specialists to meet physically with farmers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the two sides embraced digital agriculture services. And when farmers found it difficult to buy agri-products like seeds and fertilizer, they turned to online
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking $350 million to scale up hunger-fighting and livelihoods-boosting activities in food crisis contexts where COVID-19’s impact could be devastating. In a report published on the FAO webpage, the agency said its new funding request of $350
Farmers in West Africa have varying perceptions of the novel coronavirus pandemic. While some believe it is real, others believe it is a contrivance of governments, a report published on Monday indicated. However, the report said the farmers all agree on one thing: the response
The Kano State chairman of Tomato Out Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN), Sani Danladi, has revealed that Tuta absoluta, one of the most devastating pests affecting tomato crops, has resurfaced in the state, destroying farms. Mr Danladi disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Thursday.
The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has certified 81,000 metric tons of seeds across the country, Philip Ojo, the director general, has said. This was disclosed by the official while addressing journalists in a virtual meeting, Tuesday. “Today as I speak with you, the industry has
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a loan facility of $1.2 billion to finance the mechanization of agriculture in the country. Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the virtual FEC meeting