Category: Agriculture
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Saraki distributes farm inputs to boost agric in Kwara
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs among farmers in the Kwara North Senatorial District. The initiative, which is expected to benefit 986 farmers primarily, with over 2,500 secondary beneficiaries across the Kwara North Senatorial District, started with beneficiaries from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while…
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Climate Change: Speaker Blames Herders / Farmers Clashes For Food Scarcity
…blames states for not making laws to promote ranching From Lateef Taiwo The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has called on farmers across the country to embrace modern system of farming as a strategic measure to address farmers/farmers clashes across the country. The speaker made the appeal on Wednesday , while…
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Kwara to collaborate with World Bank on irrigation farming
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the World Bank in the area of irrigation farming in the State. The Governor stated this at the Stakeholders Engagement meeting on Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Projects (SPIN), in Ilorin, the state capital. AbdulRazaq, who was…
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Livestock Devt: Kwara SAPZ to partner Whitewood Vet Ventures
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project has expressed its preparedness to partner with the Whitewood Veterinary Ventures to ensure the accomplishment of the project’s development objective of improved livestock development in the State. SAPZ Project Coordinator, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, stated this while playing host to the Lead…
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Senator Echocho Launches Comprehensive Empowerment Initiative in Idah Federal ConstituencyFrom Abdullateef Bamgbose
In a groundbreaking effort to catalyze socio-economic growth and development, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho recently convened a landmark empowerment program in Idah Federal Constituency. This visionary initiative aimed to equip local farmers with cutting-edge agricultural equipment and startup capital, thereby enhancing their productivity and livelihoods. The program featured expert-led sessions on “Human Capital Development and…
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Food Security Boost: Gov AbdulRazaq Launches Farm Input Distribution to 10,000 Farmers
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has initiated the distribution of improved seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers to 10,000 farmers across the state’s 16 local government areas for this farming season. Governor AbdulRazaq stated that this initiative is part of his administration’s efforts to ensure a bountiful harvest and enhance food security in both the state and…
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Lives Stocks Ministry: President Tinubu has done What Our Brother Could Not Do……Farmers , Herders Conflict Is Over- Gololo
From Lateef Taiwo Dr. Haruna Garus Gololo, has described the creation of Livestock Ministry as another landmark achievement by president Tinubu. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Campus Coordinator of the vice president Yemi Osibanjo, for president said that, “president Tinubu deserved commendations for this landmark , the creation of Lives Stock…
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Agriculture: Key to Addressing Unemployment, Insecurity, and Underdevelopment
By Milcah Tanimu Mr. Mufutau Abolarinwa, the National President of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN), emphasized the critical role of agriculture in combating the challenges of unemployment, insecurity, and underdevelopment facing the nation. Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State during the 13th Annual General Meeting of the association, Abolarinwa highlighted the pivotal importance of agriculture…
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Ondo Deputy Governor Adelami Receives Agricultural Commodities Association, Pledges Government Support
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Olayide Adelami, welcomed the new leadership of the Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association (OSACA) in Akure. During a ‘thank you’ visit to the deputy governor, the association expressed their gratitude to the Aiyedatiwa administration for its attention to crucial sectors. Chief Abiodun Adejo, the new chairman of OSACA, conveyed…
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Kwara set to flag-off distribution of farm inputs to farmers
… as agric ministry commences verification of farmers’ data. Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin All is set for the official flag-off and distribution of farm inputs to both the rice and maize farmers across the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas, dropped the hint…