The Federal Government has restated its commitment to providing oil palm farmers with necessary supports to improve their productivity and make Nigeria a leading oil palm exporting country. The assurance was given by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Muhammed Nanono on Wednesday during the rounding off a two-day capacity building for members […]
Farmers in South West region of the country are counting their losses as shortage of rain remained a big challenge to their farming activities and productivity. Speaking on the challenges of farmers in the region during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, the Chairman of Oyo State All Farmers Association […]
Nigeria’s cocoa output has been projected to drop by at least 20% this season as efforts by producers to curb the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cocoa production and harsh weather conditions increase the likelihood of a poor harvest. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had stated in a report that the pandemic […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment towards a stronger partnership and collaboration between it and farmers nationwide. The minister, who gave this assurance when the Amana Farmers and Grains Suppliers Association of Nigeria (AFGSAN) led by its Chairman, Alhaji Haruna Ahmed Pambegua, paid […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, has said that mechanized farming will boost the nation’s agricultural production capacity and create more jobs for Nigerian youths if explored. The Minister made this remark during a town hall meeting with the All Farmers Associations of Nigeria (AFAN) and other relevant stakeholders in Kano […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday restated his administration’s commitment to sustain interventions in the nation’s agricultural sector to boost economic growth and create jobs for the unemployed in the country. The President gave the assurance at the National Agricultural Show to mark this year’s World Food Day celebration held at National Agricultural Showground, Tudun Wada, Keffi, […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Nanono, on Tuesday identified agricultural research as crucial to ongoing efforts to grow the country’s agriculture sector and by implication, achieve food security for all. He made the remarks when a delegation from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, led by the Deputy Director, Agricultural Development, […]