Agriculture
Kebbi begins sale of fertilizer for 2022 dry season farming
Kebbi State Government through Kebbi State Agricultural Supply Company (KASCOM) is to begin sales of fertilizer to genuine farmers on...
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UNILORIN farms set to begin eggs, chicken production – Management
The University of Ilorin’s (UNILORIN) GG Max Poultry Farms will soon begin operation to boost the production of eggs and...
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NALDA to inaugurate two Integrated farm estates in Abia, Imo –Exec. Sec
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), on Thursday, announced plans to inaugurate two integrated farm estates in Abia and...
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FG inaugurates rice processing mill in Adamawa
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) on Thursday inaugurated rice processing mill in Bajabure, Girei Local Government...
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I make N.5m annually from onion farming, says Septuagenarian farmer
Malam Ahmadu Audu, a 75-old-year onion grower in Gombe State, says he makes about N500,000 annually from onion farming. Audu...
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Fire destroys N24m farm produce in Yobe, says LG official
Fire has destroyed farm produce worth N24 million in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe. The Local Government Information Officer,...
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Local Nigerian rice reduces sleep disorder, other health challenges – Nutritionists
Most Nigerians and households in the North-West have switched their preference from imported rice to the locally grown brand, sequel...
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NALDA flags off dry season wheat farming in Jigawa
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has commenced dry season wheat farming in the country from Jigawa State to...
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Agricorp to close poultry deficit with N4bn investment
An agro-processing company, Agricorp International, says it has invested N4 billion into acquiring poultry production facilities across three states in...
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AfDB approves $150 million to develop Africa’s agriculture value-chain
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $150 million to support ETC Group’s trade and agriculture value-chain development in Africa....
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