AGRICULTURE

  The Senior Agriculture Economist, World Bank, Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, on Thursday said the neglect of the agriculture sector when Nigeria’s economy became increasingly dependent on oil has proved to be both a “disaster and calamity.” He said if Nigeria had held to its market share in palm oil, cocoa,...

    The Federal Government said on Thursday that it would set up One-Stop Center for agricultural services in each of the 774 Local Government Areas in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Umar, said this in Bauchi at a one day...

  To strengthen agriculture, the most important sector of the African economy, Sterling Bank brings together policy makers, development agencies, international financial institutions, and value chain players on the continent through Agriculture Summit Africa holding in Abuja from 5th to 6th of September 2019. The international summit themed “Agriculture -...

The World Bank has announced plans to support 10,000 farmers in Kaduna State with modern farming techniques to stimulate productivity. Dr Yahaya Aminu, the Project Coordinator, World Bank assisted Agro-processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS), disclosed this in Kaduna on Tuesday. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

  International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says cassava remained one of the most consumed food crops in Africa and the potential market for cassava product is huge. Dr Adebayo Abass, the Cassava Compact Leader, IITA, said this at the cassava investment forum on Thursday in Abuja. He said that...

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has concluded arrangements to deploy additional 1, 500 personnel under its Agro-Ranger scheme to farmlands this cropping season to provide security for farmers. The Commandant-General of the corps, Mr Abdullahi Muhammadu made this known in an interview with the News...

  The Netherlands on Wednesday said it was concluding plans to further boost its agricultural ties with Nigeria, especially with oil palm development programme in three states. It named the states as Edo, Cross River and Akwa-Ibom, adding that the programme would start in Edo. It said that Mrs Sigrid...

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released N35.9 billion to 166 projects under its Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, made this known at  a meeting with vice chancellors of University-based Poultry Revival Programme in Abuja on Monday. Emefiele, who spoke through...

  The Federal Ministry of Agriculture says the Federal Government has made agriculture a pivot for growth and development in response to the need to accelerate economic growth of the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Mohammed Umar said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the national validation...

    Oke Ogun Youth Association of Oyo State has announced the launch of its Green Revolution Scheme to tackle unemployment in the region. A statement by the Project Coordinator Bola Olalere explained the initiative is aimed at encouraging young people to engage in profitable and commercial agriculture by creating...