By Abdullahi Alhassan Hajiya Halima Zubairu Danbatta, former State House of Assembly candidate and Chairperson of the Nigerian Cassava Farmers Growers Association, Kano State Chapter, has emphasized the strategic role of cassava…
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Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve Set for Major Upgrade as FG, Gombe Deepen Livestock Sector Collaboration
From Abubakar, Rabilu Gombe The Federal Government and Gombe State are strengthening ties to accelerate livestock transformation at the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve, a key component of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
Governor Sule commences distribution of free fertlizer to farmers for 2025 cropping season
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commenced the distribution of free fertilizer to deserving farmers in the state, with 500 beneficiaries selected across each of the 147 wards, with an additional…
Sen. Yari pays N1.3bn as fertiliser subsidy for Zamfara farmers
Sen. Abdul-Aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) has paid over N1.3 billion as fertiliser subsidy to farmers for this year’s wet farming season across the state. Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji, Chairman, Yari’s Publicity Committee, disclosed this in…
Livestock Minister Lauds Gombe’s Ultra-Modern Abattoir as Game-Changer
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has praised the groundbreaking efforts of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in constructing a multi-billion-naira ultra-modern abattoir, describing…
Sallah Homage: Kano Dep. Governor Hosts Rano Emir, Reaffirms KNSG Support for Subsidized Fertilizer to Farmers
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing subsidized fertilizers to farmers as the farming season begins. He made this known…
IsDB/LLF Project Constructs 61 Onion Storage Technology Facilities in Kano
Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP has constructed 61 Artificially Aerated Onion Storage Technology facilities in Kano State, with funds from the Islamic Development Bank, and the Lives and Livelihood Funds, LLF,…
Farmers Voice NG Launches Maiden Print Edition with Symposium in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu Farmers Voice NG, a leading digital platform focused on agriculture and rural development reporting in Nigeria, is set to unveil its maiden print edition on Wednesday, May 21, 2025,…
Farmers-Herders Clash: FG Set to Establish Anti-Riot Police Units in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to address recurring clashes between farmers and herders, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to establish an anti-riot (Mobile Police) unit in Guri…
Kano State, Morocco Set To Partner On Energy, Agriculture,Trade
Kano State, Morocco Set To Partner On Energy, Agriculture,Trade By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government is set to sign series of landmark investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of…
Birnin Kudu LG Chairman Empowers 170 on Agribusiness
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Birnin Kudu Local Government in Jigawa State has provided land and agricultural inputs to over 170 youths engaged in agribusiness. At a ceremony held to mark the…
Gov. Buni Urge Yobeans to Take Advantage of 2025 Cropping Season
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has appealed to the people of the state to take advantage of government’s intervention in agriculture for improved agricultural production…
KACRAN Commends Minister Maiha’s Commitment to Livestock Development
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has applauded the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, for his dedication to transforming the livestock sector…
Yobe Govt Strengthens Food Security with 2,000 Metric Tons of Assorted Grains
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government led by the visionary administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, has procured 20 metric tons of assorted grains to bolster food security…
Gov. Namadi Flags Off Dry Season Rice Programme, Targets 3.6m Metric Tonnes
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, on Saturday launched the Jigawa Rice Value Chain Development Programme and officially flagged off the 2025 Dry Season Rice Production…
NiWAB Identifies Gaps in Agribusiness in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho The Nigerian Women in Agribusiness (NiWAB) has called for the timely disbursement of farm inputs and improved access to agricultural business opportunities in Jigawa State. This call was made…
Agric Productivity Improving As We Tackle Insecurity – Minister
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Government says agricultural productivity is improving as a result of the successes being recorded in the fight against banditry,kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in the northern…
49th Soil Science Conference Opens In Kano, Focuses On National Food Security
By Abdullahi Yusuf The 49th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) has kicked off in Kano on Monday with a focus on national food security. The society is…
Lallashi Irrigation Project: Proof of Gov. Namadi’s Commitment to Youth Employment – MD JARDA
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Managing Director of the Jigawa Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (JARDA) and Project Coordinator of the Jigawa Integrated Rural Development Project (JIRDeP), Alhaji Muhammad Imam, has described…
Kano ACReSAL Inspects Proposed Greenhouse Project Site at Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta
The Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and Chairman of the State Steering Committee for ACReSAL, paid a site inspection visit to Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta — one…
Operation Safe Haven Engages Stakeholders for Peaceful Farming Season in Plateau State
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a bid to ensure a peaceful and secure farming season in Plateau State, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General Folusho…
Wealth creation: Go back to solid minerals, FG, State govts, farmers advised
From Umar Dankano, Yola Stakeholders have advised the federal, state governments and large-scale farmers to invest heavily in the exploration of solid minerals endowed by their states. The resolution was reached at…
Governor Radda Flag-off Distribution of 40,000 Goat for Rearing, Says Katsina Will Become Powerhouse in Livestock Production
……Governor Radda Is A Force To Be Reckoned With on Women Empowerment – Commissioner …..In two years, you’ve placed Katsina on the path of prosperity – Emir Daura to Governor Radda Katsina…
Yobe Sesame Seeds, Gum Arabic Gain Prominence in Morocco
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Association of Regions (Governor’s Forum) in Morocco has formally invited the Yobe State Government to participate in the upcoming international trade fair in Meknes, Morocco, to…
Tourba Expands Carbon Farming Initiative, Targets 1m Hectares by 2030
Tourba, an agri-tech and nature-based solutions developer, has expanded its carbon farming initiative, now targeting the engagement of farmers across 1 million hectares. The initiative aims to boost agricultural yields while integrating…