Category: Agriculture
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Zulum: Borno committed to agricultural development
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing agriculture in Borno State. “Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, as you are aware, the Borno State Government has given top priority to the development of Agriculture in the state, and that is why concerted efforts are made to mobilise both human and…
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High Demand for Watermelon During Ramadan Boosts Farmers’ Profits
During Ramadan, millions of Muslims worldwide traditionally break their fast (Iftar) with dates, water, and watermelon. This practice aligns with the spiritual focus and self-discipline of the fasting month. It’s been observed that including fruits like watermelon in the Iftar meal provides hydration and essential nutrients to replenish the body after a day of fasting.…
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Kwara Smart City Project: 23 Communities reject acquisition of their farmlands
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin No fewer than 23 communities in Ilorin South local government area of Kwara state have rejected plan by the state government to acquire their lands for Smart City project. The communities, under the aegis of Akanbi Wards 1 and 2, had claimed that they received a letter dated March 1st this…
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Gov AbdulRazaq flags off new agric project in Kwara
By Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a six-year $500m food security programme supported by the World Bank and the Federal Government. Both the Federal Government and World Bank commended the Governor for providing quality leadership and platforms for livestock value chain…
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Kwara govt presents agricultural asset items to 2,019 farmers
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has again supported 2,019 indigent farmers in the State with agricultural asset items in the third phase of the Kwara Fadama CARES intervention. Items distributed to the farmers included knapsack sprayers with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Fish Smoking Kilns, Rain Gun Sprinklers, Water Pumping Machines with accessories…
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Food Security: Kwara Gov inaugurates multi-sectoral committee
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a multi-sectoral state working committee on food security, charging them to work with all stakeholders to ensure that people have access to affordable food. The Committee comprises the Governor as the Chairman; Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Oluwatoyosi Adebayo Thomas; Commissioner for Local…
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Ekiti State Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Partners with Hello Tractor to Enhance Mechanized Farming
By Milcah Tanimu The Ekiti State Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security has forged a strategic alliance with Hello Tractor to bolster mechanized farming in anticipation of the 2024 planting season. Dr. Nneka Enwonwu, the Country Managing Director of Hello Tractor in Nigeria, announced this partnership following the conclusion of discussions in Ado Ekiti,…
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Federal Government Affirms Smallholder Farmers’ Crucial Role in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Government has emphasized the pivotal role of smallholder farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, acknowledging their significant contribution to national prosperity. Mr. Temitope Fadeshemi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, made this assertion during the training and empowerment of 250 farmers under the National Poverty…
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“Over N300 Billion Allocated to Agriculture in 2024 Budget Reflects FG’s Commitment to Tackle Hunger,” says Senator Adeola
By Milcah Tanimu Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee for Appropriation, expressed that the allocation of over N300 billion to agriculture in the approved N28.7 trillion 2024 budget signifies the federal government’s dedication, under President Bola Tinubu, to enhance food production and address hunger in the country. Speaking during a New Year celebration…
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Niger govt to phase out chemical fertilizers.
From Lateef Taiwo Niger state government will soon phase out the use of chemical fertilizers that are harmful to human consumption which also have bad effects to the soil, resort to the use of organic liquid fertilizer. The Commissioner for Agriculture and rural development in the state,Hon Musa Bawa Bosso stated this in a chat…