The alarming rate of post-harvest losses in Nigeria has led to a staggering N3.5 trillion annual revenue loss, with a significant portion of agricultural produce never reaching consumers. Ahmed Alex Omah, a global ambassador for the World Packaging Organisation, believes that proper packaging can significantly reduce this loss. Omah emphasised the critical role of packaging…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is set to boost the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities through its partnerships with universities. According to Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General of NiMet, the agency’s collaborations with tertiary institutions will provide valuable weather and climate data to support local farmers and other stakeholders. NiMet recently signed a Memorandum…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has attributed the recent decline in food prices to increased supply meeting steady demand. In a video posted on his official X handle late Monday night, Kyari credited the price reduction to the 2024 harvest season, which significantly boosted food production. He also linked it to…
Months after announcing plans to transition into mechanized farming with a four-year target of deploying 8,000 tractors, the federal government has taken delivery of 2,000 Belarus tractors to enhance food production and modernize agriculture. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, had disclosed that the annual production of 2,000 tractors in-country would significantly…
The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday said the Gross Domestic Product in real terms grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a year-on-year basis, which is 0.38 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in Q4 2023 (3.46 per cent). Similarly, it was higher by 0.38 per cent…
The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted interviews for…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Kano State government to establish a Ministry of Livestock. The association expressed confidence that if this done, it would improve the welfare of herders and their livestock. The call was made by the Kano State chairman of the association, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu….
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has donated Agricultural inputs to the Jigawa state government. The inputs include 10,000 Water Pumps with all accessories, 10,000 pieces of Knapsack’s sprayers, 10.000 liters of Herbicides, 10,000 liters of Pesticide and 10,000 liters of Organic Fertilisers. The move is to support agricultural transformation in the…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emphasised the use of continuous reinforced concrete pavement technology on select roads across the country, particularly in flood-prone areas and locations with high water tables that see heavy traffic. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed Ahmed, Umahi emphasised the…
The Bauchi State Government has initiated strategic measures ahead of the upcoming rainy season to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on sustainable flood disaster management. Wanka stressed the importance of collaboration, particularly with communities that experienced severe…
