Farmers in Odokpe Community in Anambra State have expressed disgust at the alleged government’s lack of interest to support farmers in the area, alleging that they were being sidelined in the disbursement of agricultural loans in the state. Mr. Simon Odogwuocha, the former APGA Ward Chairman of Odokpe, expressed the feeling of the farmers…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has vowed to increase its support for small-holder farmers in the region. The support would be geared towards enabling them to expand their operations and serve as training hubs for youths. The initiative aims to enhance food security and create employment opportunities for young people. Victor Antai, the Executive…
Hon. Ibe Okwara, the House of Representatives member for Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, has supported his constituents with farm inputs to enhance their activities as another farming season approaches. In his speech during the presentation of the inputs, Hon. Ibe said the gesture was one of his little ways to ensure…
Farmers in Abia State have been advised to take advantage of the available land in the state for cultivation of crops in order to mitigate hunger. The advice was given by the state commissioner for Agriculture, Professor Monica Ironkwe who was speaking to the farmers during a three day training exercise in Umudike….
Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged partnership with entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector as part of efforts to boost food production and ensure food security. Governor Umo Eno made the pledge when he visited Lavender Farms, a privately-run large scale farm in Afaha, Etok, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of the State. Governor Eno directed…
Mr. Onunkwo Obinna Ifeanyichukwu, a livestock farmer based in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, has voiced his concern about the rising prices of food items leading to widespread hunger in the country. Speaking with Bushlink, he suggests that if the Federal Government subsidises the cost of feed machines, it could help alleviate the…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in a bid to ensure food security, has partnered with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria to promote rice cultivation in the region. Dr Samuel Ogbuku, the commissions Managing Director, made the disclosure during a strategic meeting with a delegation of the farmers association, led by its Deputy National…
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission has trained 150 youths in table fish production as part of efforts to boost job creation and support the employability of young people in the fisheries section. The 150 youths who underwent an intense 4-month training took part in a graduation ceremony on Tuesday March 19,…
Abia State government has entered into partnership with the National Root Crops Research Institute,NRCRI, Umudike to establish an agro-processing zone at Industrial Park, Owaza. The commissioner for agriculture, Monica Ironkwe announced this while hosting the state chapter of Rice Farmers and Rice Mill Owners Association of Nigeria in her office in Umuahia, the state capital….
As part of Niger Delta Development Commissions efforts to ensure food security in the Niger Delta region, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the commission at a strategic meeting between the Commission and a delegation from Farmers Association in Port Harcourt, Rivers State partnered with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). At the meeting,…
