Agriculture

FG investigates export of poor quality yams to U.S.

The Federal Government is to investigate the poor quality of consignment of yams exported from…

Producers to slash price of local rice to N6, 000 per bag

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it will reduce the price of locally…

Why cost of food items is high – FG

The Federal Government says despite the revolution witnessed in the agricultural sector, the cost of…

10,000 contractors bidding for jobs in agric ministry – Ogbeh

At least 10,000 contractors are bidding for different contracts in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…

Activist urges govts to invest more in agriculture

Mr Edward Ugwueze, a human rights activist, has urged the Federal and State Governments to…

Dangote Group to invest 4.6 billion dollars in agriculture

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, has said that the company would…

Poultry farmers in Kaduna seek financial support

Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PAN), Kaduna State chapter, has urged the state government to…

Yobe to boost farming with irrigation scheme

Yobe Commissioner for Agriculture Mustapha Gajirema says the state government will empower farmers in Nguru…

Nigeria must feed itself, says President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Kaduna inaugurated Africa’s biggest hatchery and feed mill constructed…

Exit from recession: FG lauds farmers, wants reduction in food prices

The Federal Government has commended farmers across the country for their contributions toward exiting the…