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…
Category: Agriculture
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…