Archives Tag: Agriculture
Nigerian Government gives Youth another reason to Farm
April 19, 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), have signed a N3.5 billion agreement to encourage mechanised farming and boost food production in the country. The Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adeshina and the Managing Director of BoA, Dr Mohammed Santuraki, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase 400 tractors for farmers. … Continue reading Nigerian Government gives Youth another reason to Farm
By frederick
Discover Nigeria: The White Star Apple
April 19, 2022
Africa is home to medicinal plants and fruits, some of which cannot be found in other parts of the world. It is common knowledge that traditional medicine is effective and remains a major source of remedies for the continent, servicing the needs of up to 80% of the population. Generally, fruits provide essential vitamins, fibers … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The White Star Apple
By kobe
Ogun State Farmers Receive Training on Seed Production
April 19, 2022
The Agricultural Media Resource and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have partnered with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) to educate 150 farmers in Imala, Ogun State on the nuances of effective production of high quality maize and cowpea seeds. The Director of AMREC, Prof Carolyn Afolami, said at … Continue reading Ogun State Farmers Receive Training on Seed Production
By adaarinze
Air Cargo Terminal to boost Farm Exports in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Kobe Eru Godwin Despite its decline from the 1970’s, agriculture remains the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. The sector is the largest contributor to the Nigerian economy, accounting for over 38% of the non-oil foreign exchange earnings, and employing about 70% of the active labour force of the population .A larger ratio of Nigeria’s … Continue reading Air Cargo Terminal to boost Farm Exports in Nigeria
By pagboga
900m Hectares of Arable Land Wasted in Africa
April 19, 2022
About 900 million hectares of arable land are not properly utilised for agriculture in Africa’s rich soil, Indian Minister of Industry, Commerce and Textile, Mr Anand Sharma has said. Arable land In geography and agriculture, arable land (from Latin arō: “I plough, I farm”) is land that can be used for growing crops. It includes … Continue reading 900m Hectares of Arable Land Wasted in Africa
