Agriculture
Expert wants legislation on antibiotic administration in animals
Dr Ameji Negedu, Head of Department, Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, has called for legislation on the use of antibiotics...
Wike wants partnership with Mexico to develop FCT’s agric sector
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minster of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed readiness to partner Mexico to develop the agriculture...
Kaduna nutritious food vendors get N4 million grants
A Swiss-based Foundation, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) on Thursday awarded N4 million equity-free micro grants to two nutritious...
Experts seek policies on climate change impact on livestock production
The Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) has called for deliberate measures and policies to address the negative impacts of...
Nigeria spends $1.7 billion annually on milk importation — MACBAN
Nigeria spends $1.7 billion annually on milk importation — MACBAN The Mi-Yetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has...
FG urges states to provide land for irrigation projects
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has appealed to state governments and communities to provide land...
Export of processed agric products Africa’s highway to wealth — Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the highway to wealth on the continent is from the...
Kenya tightens mango export to curb illegal shipments
Kenya’s agricultural regulator on Tuesday announced new measures to tighten controls on the export of mangoes in a bid to...
Food security: FG to reposition agriculture sector
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness in repositioning Nigeria`s agriculture sector. President Bola...
Jonathan to African leaders: Use innovations for self-sufficiency in food production
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to embrace technology innovations that would foster resilience in its agricultural...