The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) continues its farming support by distributing inputs to farmers in Ebonyi and Osun states. The input distribution is aimed at assisting farmers across the country to maximise crop cultivation for improved yields and increased food production. Addressing farmers in both states, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer…
Many borderline communities in Obanliku and Obudu LGAs in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State have lamented the continual influxes of refugees from Cameroon, as well as incessant encroachments on their farmlands by people from Benue State. They expressed the worry during a town hall meeting attended by key stakeholders including paramount rulers,…
Farm Alert, an agritech company has joined forces with Lenco and Ure Microfinance Bank to launch a product loan initiative aimed at tackling the dearth of capital in the Nigerian animal health industry. According to the company the innovation will particularly address major challenges in the sector as most Nigerian veterinarians and animal health professionals frequently…
The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the last gubernatorial election in Enugu State, Chijioke Edeoga, has condemned the recent attack on Ugwujoro in Nimbo Community of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of the State by suspected herdsmen. Edeoga, who said the violence and bloodshed perpetrated by the assailants believed to be killer herdsmen are intolerable,…
The Akwa Ibom State government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to public primary schools across the three senatorial districts in the state. The objective is to inculcate in public primary school pupils the passion for agriculture and stem the alarming inflation of food prices. Speaking…
Abraham Ogboghodo, a Professor of Soil Microbiology, University of Benin (UNIBEN), has advocated for the development of a national soil map for the country. He made the call while speaking with journalists in Benin shortly after delivering the 11th Valedictory lecture of the institution. The don said that the essence of having a national soil…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the ban on open grazing in the state remains in force. He has, therefore, warned that anyone found violating the law would be made to face the full wrath of the law. He said any herdsman, who desired to build a ranch, should approach communities in the state…
The Senator representing Southern Kaduna, Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed fears that Nigeria may lose its position in the global market as the second-largest producer of ginger if farmers are not compensated. This followed the loss of N12 billion worth of goods due to the fungal disease that affected ginger farmers in the area. The…
Ebonyi state government says it has paid a counterpart fund of 100,000 US dollars for nutritional activities. It, however, said that the responsibility does not rest solely on the Ministry of Health but cuts across other sectors such as Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Human Capital Development, Ministry of Skill acquisition & Job Creation among…
The Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission has approved a two-day weekly farming period for workers, reducing the number of workdays to three. This is according to a circular signed by the Bayelsa State Head of Service Biobelemoye Charles-Onyeama. However, the development that followed Governor Doiye Diri’s approval only affects civil servants from Grade level 14…
