Category: Agriculture
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Sokoto Govt, ABU Zaria partner on large-scale irrigation
The Sokoto State Government has said it would collaborate with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, on irrigation across the state for dry season farming. Gov. Aminu Tambuwal made this known in a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Kabir Bala in Sokoto. Malam Auwalu Umar, Acting Director, Public Affairs Division of the…
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Borno has potential to lead in rice production – RIFAN
Borno has the capacity to deliver Nigeria’s rice requirements with continuous support by the Federal Government, Alhaji Bulama Maina, the Chairman of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has said. Maina made this known on Thursday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. ”Borno has a vast and fertile land for…
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Gombe egg dealers seek more investment in poultry farming
Some egg dealers in Gombe State have advised farmers to invest more in poultry farming to boost egg production to meet local demand in the state. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Thursday. A dealer from Nasarawo community in Akko Local Local Government Area of the state, Mrs Florence…
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Vegetable Sellers Boss Want Members To Pay Levy
By Sule ALIYU, Bauchi Chairman, Bauchi State Branch of the National Association of Fruits & Vegetables’ Sellers (Gwari), Umar Mu’azu Kaura has advised those he tagged ‘unrecognized’ market traders group in Bauchi to withdraw their threat of not paying market revenue until their certain demand is met by the government. Kaura, who said that he…
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High Cost of Garri: Enugu Residents Turn To Cassava Farming
By Ijeoma Ogbu, Enugu Many residents of Enugu, particularly those living on the outskirts of the city, have embarked on cassava farming due to the high cost of “garri” in the market. “Garri” which is processed cassava flakes is a popular staple food in Nigeria. It was observed that many residents had begun to clear…