Agriculture
FG to build seven dams in Southwest for irrigation
The Federal Government has finalised plans to construct seven dams in the six southwestern states for irrigation purposes and to...
Ododo reaffirms commitment to ACReSAL project
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his commitment to the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project,...
Animals transportation in Nigeria: A veterinary perspective, by Junaidu Maina
The transportation of animals and animal commodities in Nigeria is a statutory responsibility of the country's veterinary services, guided by...
Vietnam’s rice export likely to hit new high
Vietnam’s rice exports in 2024 are expected to exceed the record-set in 2023, local media reported on Tuesday, citing positive...
Food security: We must diversify to livestock, fishery, others — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to walk the talk in the ongoing...
FG urged to strengthen animal identification, traceabilty system
The Federal Government has been called upon to strengthen the existing National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) system to address...
Nigeria, Mastercard partner to support one million African farmers
Nigeria and Mastercard have announced a partnership aimed at supporting one million African farmers to improve yield and agricultural productivity....
Jega panel recommends open grazing, ranching to curb farmer-herder clashes
The Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms, proposed that a combination of ranching and open grazing could be the...
Katsina gov’t to invest N30 billion on irrigation
The Katsina State Government has said it will invest N30 billion in irrigation farming to boost agriculture in the state. The...
Ginger farmers lost N12 billion in 2023 – Minister
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigerian Ginger farmers incurred losses amounting...