Chicken By Admin Abeokuta, Aug. 28, 2018 (NAN) The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its First Improved […]
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Exploiting cassava for food security and industrial revolution
By Oluyinka Fadare, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Cassava or manioc (Manihot esculenta) is a perennial woody shrub with an edible root, which grows in […]
NIRSAL assures farmers of timely disbursement of agric loans
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has assured farmers of its commitment to ensure prompt disbursement of agricultural loans under the Central […]
Agric N-Power enrollees face rejection in Anambra, councils debunk claim
Prospective enrollees into N-Power agricultural programme in Anambra have complained of rejection by some local government authorities in the state, the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Agriculturalist urges farmers to embrace dry season farming
An Agriculture Extension Officer, Mr Joseph Aboyeji, has advised farmers in the country to embrace dry season farming as a way of improving production and […]
Quelea birds invade 17 Jigawa communities
By Nabilu Balarabe Quelea birds have invaded farmlands in 17 communities in Auyo Local Government Council of Jigawa. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) investigation […]
Agric minister launches IFAD-assisted projects in Katsina
The Minister of Agriculture Chief Dr Audu Ogbeh, has inaugurated the construction and rehabilitation of 22 rural roads covering 59.09 kms across the seven participating […]
Yobe State Govt. entices workers with land, farm inputs to embrace agriculture
The Yobe State Government says it has procured 1,000 hectares of land and loaned it out along with other farm inputs to civil servants to […]
2018 Cropping Season: AFAN confident of bumper harvest in Niger
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger has expressed optimism for bumper harvest this year following early distribution of inputs and implements by the […]
APGA backs establishment of ranches in Nasarawa State
By Sunday John The Nasarawa State Chapter of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has supported the establishment of cattle ranches in the state. Mr Musa […]
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