BushLink

AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE FORMS PACT ON WATER MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL COOPERATION

Anthony Ogbekile 026 months ago6 months ago02 mins

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Africa have reached an understanding on the need for a stronger regional cooperation for sustainable food production and water management across the continent. They also agreed on the need for climate-resilient solutions and investment in irrigation infrastructure. The understanding was reached at the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage,tagged ARCID 2025….

BAYELSA STATE GRANTS CIVIL SERVANTS ‘FARMING DAYS’

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago01 mins

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…

EBONYI COUNCIL COMMENCES AGRICULTURE REVOLUTION

Anthony Ogbekile 022 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Ezza South Local Government Area in Ebonyi State has taken a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and food security with the launch of a massive tree planting and agricultural initiative. The program involves planting 10,000 economic trees and 30,000 palm seedlings across schools, farmlands, and communities. According to the Council Chairperson, Mrs. Nwali,…

NCDC SAYS CHOLERA CLAIMS 378 LIVES WITH 14,237 REPORTED CASES

Vivian Ikemba12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

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…

TECHNOSERVE TO PARTNER MINISTRY OF FINANCE ON FOOD SECURITY

Wola Adeyemo2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The management of TechnoServe Nigeria is exploring a potential collaboration with the federal government to enhance food and nutrition security in the country. This was made known during a visit to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. Technoserve undertakes a business approach involved in fighting poverty and empowering farmers and small business…

Let Us Return To The Garden!

IDOWU MICHEAL2 years ago07 mins

Choir Master: Daddy, good morning, sir. How was your night? What of Mummy and all my aburos? Pastor: Good morning brother Peter, how was your night too? What about sister Celia?But why are you here this early? Is there any programme slated for today that I am not aware of? Choir master: I am very…

FAO SAYS WORLD FOOD INSECURITY IS AFFECTING JOBS IN THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM

Vivian Ikemba11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

The crisis of food security is coming home to workers in the food sector. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), says employment in the global food system is strinking by the day. This alarm was raised in its recent FAOSTAT report, claiming that the global share of employment in Agrifood Systems…

RAMADAN: NASFAT PLANS TO FEED 60,000 PEOPLE IN LAGOS

Sultan Bello2 years ago03 mins

Ayodeji AbdulRauf, National President of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria, NASFAT, a religion based society made this known. He spoke at the societys annual Ramadan lecture themed Despair Not of the Mercy of Allah, which was held at NASFAT Camp, Aseese, along Lagos/Ibadan express way, Ogun State. AbdulRauf disclosed that the society will be feeding…

COST OF PRODUCTION IN THE FLOUR MILLS MAY FURTHER PUSH UP FOOD INFLATION

Vivian Ikemba11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

The price of read, one of the staple foods in Nigeria, is not likely to come down soon. This is because the cost of producing flour, one of the major materials of production, is on the rise. For instance, the Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), has announced that it spent a whopping N1.419trn on…

NIHOTOUR HOLDS ANNUAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE FESTIVAL

Sultan Bello2 years ago05 mins

Organisers of one of the largest food festivals in Africa, NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival has announced the 2024 edition. The Management of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) said the event will hold on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. A statement released by Joesef Karim, NIHOTOURs Public Relations Officer in…