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NDDC, US Firm To Boost Jobs Creation With Livestock Insemination In Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged its commitment to working with an international nongovernmental organization to create jobs through the artificial insemination of livestock.
The NDDC Executive Director,…
3,000 Farmers To Access Tractor Hailing Equipment From LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday launched the Eko Agro Mechanization Scheme through which farmers will henceforth have access to state-wide tractor-hailing operations as part of measures to boost mechanized farming and ensure…
How Africa Can Feed Itself Produce Surplus For Export, By President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Dakar urged African leaders to demonstrate political will and re-commit themselves to transformation of agriculture in the continent.
In his goodwill message to the Feed Africa Summit…
Agriculture Ministry,IOFS Brainstorm To Address Food Security Among Members
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD) and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have converged on Abuja to address the global issue of Food Security and Agricultural Development in the world,…
AT USIP: Buhari Says Nigeria’s Agriculture Revolution Created Over 13m Jobs In 7 Years
President Muhammadu Buhari weekend in Washington D.C said Nigeria’s agricultural revolution has led to the creation of over 13million direct and indirect jobs in the last seven and half-years.
The President disclosed this at an…
Lagos State Projects N3billion Revenue Threshold In 2023 Agriculture Sector
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said every effort will be made to sustain the annual Lagos Food Festival and ensure that it continues to grow bigger, better and greater as Africa’s first choice all-inclusive event to…
Agricultural Technology Will Enhance Production, Boost Revenue – Shehuri
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba Shehuri has said that agricultural technology would enhance production, boost revenue generation as well as revolutionise the agric sector. He also said that it will…
WORLD SOIL DAY: Lagos Canvasses Support For Government To Ensure Effective Soil Usage
The Lagos State on Monday joined the global community in marking World Soil Day, urging residents to join hands in ensuring the effective use of the soil and its resources towards ensuring sustainability for generations to come.
Speaking…
APPEALS: 8,000 Farmers Benefited From Project In Five Years, Says Lagos Commissioner
Following the positive impact of the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project on farmers' productivity in the State, Lagos State Government has appealed to the World Bank for an…
FMARD, Stakeholders Brainstorm On New National Animal Feed Policy Documents
In a bid to produce a new National Animal Feed Policy Document, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has embarked on the review of the existing policy with a view to achieving the desired roadmap for animal feed and…