Category: Agriculture
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Federal Government to Establish Committee to Promote Agritourism Sector
By Milcah Tanimu The federal government has announced plans to establish a national committee dedicated to promoting Nigeria’s agritourism sector. This initiative aims to capitalize on the growing global interest in agritourism and strengthen the agribusiness sector by developing a comprehensive framework and standard operating guidelines. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi…
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Soil Health Cards to Empower Nigerian Farmers
By Milcah Tanimu Farmers in Nigeria are set to receive soil health cards in a groundbreaking initiative by the Federal Government, according to Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security. This initiative aims to assess soil health and provide tailored recommendations to enhance soil fertility and productivity. Speaking at…
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CyberAgric: Revolutionizing Nigerian Agriculture with AI”
By Milcah Tanimu Tech firm Flexify Solutions Limited has unveiled “CyberAgric,” a groundbreaking mobile application poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). CyberAgric is designed to empower Nigerian farmers, particularly those engaged in cash crop cultivation like cassava and maize, by providing innovative features such as early disease…
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AKPABIO DRUMS SUPPORT FOR ‘EVERY HOME A GARDEN’ INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY IN AKWA IBOM STATE.
From Lateef Taiwo In support of the “Every Home A Garden Initiative” of Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President of the Senate, Her Excellency, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, on Wednesday, led some students of Saint John Paul II College Uyo, on a farming expedition in the state. The excursion…
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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…