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Agriculture
Adeleke distributes 31 tractors, other farm inputs to farmers in Osun
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has distributed 31 tractors and other farm inputs to farmers in the state. In his remarks at the programme in Aisu town, Ede on Friday, Adeleke said that his administration would continue to provide all necessary infrastructure and resources to enhance agricultural production and ensure food security for the people. “Today, we are distributing 6,000…
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Group to partner Osun govt. on women farmers’ empowerment
The Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI), has called for collaboration of the Osun government on empowering women farmers in the state to enhance food production. Mrs Omolara Svensson, National Coordinator of NWAPDI made the call when a delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Osun state government on Thursday in Abuja. Svensson, who identified the state…
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Ginger Blight: Nigeria Ginger farmers lost N12bn in 2023 – Minister
The Federal Government says that Nigerian Ginger farmers incurred losses amounting to N12 billion due to the disastrous disease epidemic that destroyed their crops in 2023. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the Agricultural Insurance train – the – trainer workshop on Thursday in Abuja. He highlighted the incidences of the 2023…
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Food security: FG to support farmers to mitigate agricultural risks
The Federal Government has taken steps to incorporate Agricultural Insurance into its National Agricultural Growth Scheme Agro- Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme, to mitigate agricultural risks and ensure food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at a workshop on the implementation of the NAGS-AP programme on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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Harvest, sufficient rainfall, reasons for food price reduction– farmers, traders
Some farmers and traders of various food items have attributed the downward slope in the prices of food to the current harvest season for early crops. Some of them, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said the reduction was also as a result of the sufficient rainfall which had enabled bumper harvests. Mr…
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Farmers laud drop in food inflation, seek sustainability Â
Local farmers have lauded the drop in July food inflation recently released by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), while seeking its sustainability. The farmers said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria NAN in Lagos. The Southwest Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mr Femi Oke, said the palliatives of the Federal Government to…
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FCTA distributes 900 metric tonnes of fertiliser to farmers
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Wednesday began the distribution of 900 metric tonnes of fertiliser free to farmers in the territory. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said at the inauguration of the exercise in Abuja, that the input was donated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mahmoud said that the fertiliser, received through the…
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FG distributes starter packs, rice seeds to 150 farmers in Niger
The Federal Government has distributed starter packs and rice seeds worth N30 million to 150 farmers in Niger, toward mitigating the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Dr Ladan Suleiman, the State Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the distribution exercise on Friday in Minna. “The distribution of these packs and…
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Niger begins distribution of 1m banana suckers to 250,000 farmers
The Acting Governor of Niger, Alhaji Yakubu Garba, on Thursday, officially kicked off the distribution of one million banana suckers to 250,000 farming households in the state. In a speech at the ceremony in Minna, Garba described the State Government’s gesture as part of the measures to ensure food security for the nation and uplift the socio-economic wellbeing of the…
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Inconsistent rainfall may affect 2024 harvest – Farmers
Some crop farmers have lamented the inconsistent rainfall in the country saying that it will likely affect this year’s harvest. The farmers said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The farmers noted that the reduced rainfall may have negative impact on some crops but would be advantageous to others. The Chairman,…
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Yobe govt distributes inputs, goats to 1,590 farmers
The Yobe government has distributed 27,569 goats and inputs to 1,590 farmers under its Agricultural Empowerment Programme. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, the media aide to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Wednesday. NAN reports that the programme, which was inaugurated by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a fortnight ago, is…
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FCT farmers recommend transportation services for extension workers
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), FCT Chapter, has called on the FCT administration to provide transportation for extension workers in the territory. SWOFON made the call on Thursday in Abuja during its Community Scorecard tagged “Smallholder women farmers access to extension services in FCT from 2020 to 2023.’’ The organisation said the gesture would ensure effective extension…
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FG inaugurates committee on farmers’ soil health card scheme
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Executive Technical Committee on the implementation of the Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS) to promote sustainable soil management practices. The scheme seeks to enhance agricultural productivity in the country and to ensure a food-secure future for Nigeria. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi , Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, while inaugurating…
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Borno farmers excited over free transportation to farm by governmentÂ
Farmers in Maiduguri have lauded the initiative of the State Government in providing free bus rides for those, whose farms are located at the outskirts of Maiduguri town. A cross section of farmers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri said, the gesture was a big relief to them and they remained grateful to the government…
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Kano distributes N1bn fertiliser to small holder farmers
Kano State government on Thursday commenced the distribution of N1 billion free fertilisers to small holder farmers in the state. Gov. Abba Yusuf during the distribution of the commodity at the Government House in Kano, said it was in fulfillment of his campaign promise to improve livelihood through investment in agribusiness. The governor had during his campaign activities towards 2023…
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Barau distributes 69 trucks of fertiliser to Kano farmers
Deputy President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Tuesday commenced the distribution of 69 trucks of fertiliser to farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution of the 41,400 bags of fertiliser was commenced simultaneously in Danbatta and Makoda LGAs of Kano North Senatorial District. Speaking on behalf of Barau,…
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Farmers, herders embrace dialogue to promote peace in Katsina
Farmers and herders in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State have agreed to promote peace in their communities through dialogue. The groups agreed to end the age-long clash between farmers and herders, during a community-based dialogue in Kankara on Thursday. The dialogue, aimed at promoting agricultural activities in their respective communities, was organised by Mercy Corps, an NGO,…
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