As part of efforts to ensure staple foods are available and affordable in both short and immediate terms, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the release of 200,000 Metric Tonnes of grains…
Category: Agriculture
33 Kano communities to benefit from FG’s agric transformation agenda support programme
By Abdullahi Yusuf No fewer than 33 communities in Kano State are to benefit from the Federal Government’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme-Phase One (ATASP-1). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while…
Yobe targets 7 million livestock for vaccination against Anthrax
By Hamisu Ado Nguru In a bid to safeguard both its citizens and the thriving livestock economy, the Yobe State Government has initiated a massive livestock vaccination campaign to protect against the…
Yobe farmers receive subsidized fertilizers against 2023 cropping season
From Hamisu Ado Nguru One of the cardinal objectives of our administration is to increase the aggregate agricultural output towards achieving food sufficiency and security and commodity exports for the improved well-being…
Yobe Government to vaccinate 7 million livestock against Anthrax
The Yobe State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to vaccinate approximately 7 million animals against anthrax. The vaccination drive will primarily target four local government areas that share borders with the…
Jigawa State to Renew Partnership with Sasakawa for Agricultural Advancement
A high-level delegation from the Sasakawa African Association (SAA) visited the Government House in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Friday in a courtesy visit to discuss the renewal of their partnership with the…
Again, Jigawa Govt warns officials against diversion of fertilizer, price hike
Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has again warned officials against hiking the price and hoarding of fertilizer in the state. Namadi gave the warning on Monday during the launch of the 2023…
Farmers Voice NG trains Kano farmers on Drip Irrigation, Green-house Crop Production, others
FARMERS VOICE NG, a prominent online newspaper in Kano state focusing on agriculture-based stories, successfully organized a 1-Day sensitization lecture for farmers in Kano state The event titled “Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation,…
President Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria. Dele Alake, presidential spokesman, made this known while briefing State House correspondents on Thursday. According to Channels, the…
Afforestation: Emir of Kano advocates re-introduction of tree planting programme
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has called for re-introduction of tree planting programme to accelerate afforestation and protect the environment. He made the call on Thursday in Kano when the…
Farmers Voice NG Sets to Organize Training On Drip Irrigation, Green-house crop production, Others
By Rabiu Musa A pioneer agricultural-based news medium in Kano state, Farmers Voice NG, said arrangements were concluded to organize training for farmers on Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation, Greenhouse crop production and…
AFAN begins fertilizer sale to Kaduna farmers
The Kaduna State chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has begun sale and distribution of fertiliser to 4,600 farmers in the state for the 2023 farming season. AFAN chairman in…
19 Kano farmers receive NDE’s N1.9m agribusiness soft loan
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has disbursed N1.9 million soft loan to 19 beneficiaries of its 2023 Sustainable Development and Empowerment (SADE) Schemes in Kano State. Disbursing the fund on Wednesday…
Nigeria’s Drive for Self-Sufficiency in Rice Production Receives Boost with Customs Intervention
In an effort to support agricultural production, the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified the fight against the smuggling of foreign rice and other prohibited items into the country. In a discussion with…
Philanthropist urges youths to embrace agriculture for self-reliance
Alhaji Adamu Jingi, a philanthropist, has advised youths to embrace agriculture for self-reliance and guaranteed sustainable source of income. Jingi, who gave the advice in a chart with newsmen on Sunday in…
Kano Deputy Governor assesses Guzu Guzu irrigation farm at Kabo LGA
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to evaluate the progress and potential of the agricultural sector in Kano State, the Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, conducted an inspection tour of the…
KACRAN appeals to president Tinubu for inclusion of pastoralists in government policies
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattles Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has issued an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to address the exclusion of pastoralists in government…