Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is recognizing the importance of International Women’s Day (IWD) in promoting gender equality and inclusion in agriculture. With this year’s theme being #InspireInclusion, SAA is highlighting the significant contributions women are making in the agriculture sector. SAA, whose mission is to support Africa in building sustainable and resilient food systems, acknowledges…
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, trained farmer groups and processors in the South-West zone on harvesting and processing techniques to enhance food sufficiency and boost farmers’ income. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. NAN also reports that the training had,…
Have you ever pondered how water gets inside coconuts? Prof. Mufutau Atayese, a renowned expert in Plant Physiology and Crop Production at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has demystified this long-standing question. In his 83rd Inaugural Lecture titled “Securing the Producer: Crop Nutrition and Food Security,” Prof. Atayese offered an enlightening explanation that’s…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the state will soon emerge as the number one in soya beans production in the country. The governor stated this on Monday when he conducted a facility inspection tour to Amo Farms in Akinyele Local Government and Awe town in Afijio Local Government Area of the…
By Suleiman Shehu Thirty-nine maize farmers in Oyo State on Monday benefited from distribution of free farm inputs by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each beneficiary was given five kilogrammes of maize seeds, three litres of herbicides and 25 kg of fertiliser. Distributing…
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Aug. 22, 2023 (NAN) The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), on Tuesday, inaugurated a primary animal health centre in Ibadan, Oyo, to enhance delivery of quality animal healthcare services. The facility would also enhance campaign against zoonoses and epuzootic diseases. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
By Abiodun Atilola The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, ADYINK AGRICULTURAL ACADEMY, Mr. Victor Adewale Atilola has disclosed that the new Agric Academy berthed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital would bring new innovations and support the government to boost food security in Oyo State and Nigeria at large. The newly set up Agric Academy situated at…
The Environmental Conflict Mediation and Women Development Initiative(ECOMAWDI), a Non Governmental Organisation(NGO) has called for the adoption of small scale biogas for garri processing in order to reduce adverse effects of climate change. The Executive Director, ECOMAWDI, Mrs Ijeoma Ladele, made the call during a training on construction of biogas plants and wood efficient stoves…
Alhaji Muritadha Adeyemi Adeniji is a leading player in cocoa and cashew business in Nigeria. Therefore his insight into the challenges and prospects of agro-industrial sector cannot be faulted. His company, Starlink Global & Ideal Limited, provides wide spectrum of marketing and financial services towards procurement and export of Agricultural Produce and Commodities to both…
By Opeyemi Olawore The Executive Secretary of Network for Agricultural Technical Education of Nigeria (NATEN) Mr. Newton Ovie has called on Tertiary institution to embrace digital (online) Training as a means of stimulating the interests of youth in agriculture. The Executive Secretary stated this during his working visit to member institutions within the South West…
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