The Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has urged the 300 beneficiaries of the State-sponsored Modern Agricultural Skills and Practices Training Programme at CSS Integrated Farms, Nasarawa State, to pass down the knowledge and skills acquired to others on their return to the state. Governor Otti during the issuing of certificates to the beneficiaries and…
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 Rites Foods Limited has proved that despite challenges, it is possible for an indigenous company in Nigeria to grow and be able to contribute meaningfully to the national economy. Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rite Foods Limited, said this recently . He said that the company is a 100 per…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has taken a significant step towards addressing youth unemployment in the region by donating $2,238,000 to ten agricultural research centres. This initiative is part of the Regional Strategy for Youth Employment in Agricultural Value Chains, aimed at equipping young people with the necessary skills to participate…
In a move to combat climate change, promote environmental sustainability and advance the cause of a livable and prosperous society, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State is set to host her maiden Tree Planting and Climate Action Summit. The multi-pronged event which will take place on Wednesday, 17th July 2024 at The Igbariam…
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Sabi Abdullahi, and the Ogun State government have pledged to enhance the agro-business environment, address pest infestations and disease outbreaks, and import dependency in Nigeria. This commitment was reiterated at the launch of the N18.7 billion Springfield Agro Limited Crops Protection Chemical Plant. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima at…
Globally, attention is being drawn to not only food for the hungry people of the world but how to ensure that they eat right. This has promoted efforts to focus on the nutritional aspect of care for the poor. Issues of nutrition and food security which affects every part of Nigeria, have compelled stakeholders to…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Thursday, reported that the death toll from the cholera outbreak has risen to 378 while 14,237 persons have been infected with the disease since the beginning of 2024. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this while giving an update on the ongoing…
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the president has been commended for her efforts to support women in agriculture, as part of the official efforts to increase food production in Nigeria. The commendation was given by Pastor Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State. He spoke at the launching of the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agriculture…
In a bid to cushion the effect of hardship and the food crises in the country, the Federal Government has donated 70 trucks of fertilisers to support farmers, agricultural activities in Kano state. In a statement released by Malam Sunusi Bature, Director- General, Media and Publicity it was made known that Kabir Yusuf, Kano State…
