Agriculture

On Reviving Cocoa Production in Nigeria

After the production of PMS, cocoa production is imminent and important to Nigeria’s economy. Cocoa has remained over the years, a valuable crop and major foreign exchange earner among other agricultural commodity exports of the Nigerian economy. You cannot ignore

Every Student Must Own A Farm — Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Government on Tuesday has given the mandate to all federal agricultural universities in the nation to discard all social sciences programs they are offering. Removal of courses that are not relevant to agriculture would be helpful, as the

Lagos Acquires 32 Tonnes Per Hour Rice Mill From Switzerland

The Governor of Lagos State, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has entered into an agreement with Buhler Group in Zurich, Switzerland, a global market leader in rice processing. This agricultural partnership has gained a 32 Tonnes per hour rice mill for the

Nigeria Could Begin Exporting Processed Cashew Nuts By 2019

Nigeria could be turning its sights on the export of processed cashew nuts in the next two years. Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, made known the plan of the federal government to make this a reality at the First Bank

How to Start a Livestock Feed Business

The market for edibles is huge. This is true for humans, as it is for livestock. In both cases, it’s really for one reason- the need for the living to stay alive and healthy. And for livestock owners, it’s important

Dangote to Launch Its 25,000 Hectare Rice Outgrower Scheme in Sokoto

Thousands of rice growers in three states in Nigeria’s northern region will be getting support from Dangote to grow rice for the company’s rice supply arm. This arrangement is part of Dangote’s Rice Outgrower Scheme which will see 25,000 hectares

Federal Government to Drop Price of NPK Fertilizer from ₦9,000 to ₦5,000 Per Bag

The Federal Government says it will be reducing the price of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) fertilizer to ₦5,000 per bag. The new price regime comes into effect following the signing of a deal with the Moroccan government to import

Nigeria’s Top Agricultural Exports

If you’re considering trying your hands on the export business, this article may help you make an informed decision as to what exactly you should be exporting. In December, the National Bureau of Statistics released its Trade Intensity Index Report

Business Profile: Farmcrowdy.com

Agriculture is the oldest business on earth but it seems the least penetrated by technology especially in Africa. Also, when it comes to investment, access to capital is an issue for the local farmers who own large expanse of land

Institute of Agricultural Research, Zaria, Develops Pod Borer Resistant Variety of Cowpea

The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has developed a variety of cowpea (beans) which is resistant to attacks by pod borers. The new variety of cowpea could significantly reduce the amount of wastage of beans stocks recorded on an

Federal Government to Establish New Agricultural Bank

The Federal Government plans to set up a non-profit, agri-centered bank which would be run for the purpose of “meeting the financing needs of the country’s agricultural sector”. Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Audu Ogbeh, disclosed this while receiving

Rice Production in Nigeria: Kebbi to the Rescue

As far as we can tell, Nigerians’ love for rice has not been destroyed by the upward spike of the commodity’s price. The plates on dining tables probably contain a smaller number of rice grains than they used to, but

Business Profile: Farm Café

Almost every industry has a robust online presence in Nigeria except a few. Prominent amongst this few is the agriculture industry. But it seems someone is doing something about this. Introducing Farmcafeng.com, this is an online information platform for agriculture

Why Agriculture in Nigeria Is Growing, Despite the Recession

THE National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday released data on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter of 2016. Overall, the picture painted by the document was, to put it mildly, less than savory. The headlines were almost unified

Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector to Get Boost from Afrexim, NEXIM and ICCO

Nigeria could be adding several thousand more tonnes of cocoa beans to its current output levels for the commodity, as some major development finance institutions are partnering to support growth in the country’s cocoa sector. The efforts of these banks

CBN Proposes Single Digit Interest Rate for Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors

Manufacturers and agriculturists may finally be getting something that they have craved for a long time. The Central Bank of Nigeria says that it will provide interest rates below 10 percent on special loans to these sectors. This plan was

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