Agriculture

FG to Site Specialised Agricultural Market in Osun

By Online Editor January 17, 2020 8 0

The Federal Government is to site a specialised agricultural produce and international fish market in Ijebu –Jesa in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun. Mr Adedayo Adewole, Osun Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, said this at a meeting of the Project Implementation Committee(PIC) in Osogbo. He said the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, […]Read More...

Agriculture

We are ready to collaborate with NIHORT – Oyo Govt.

By Online Editor January 13, 2020 5 0

Oyo State Government says it is ready to partner with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in its agricultural revolution drive.  The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle, disclosed this while playing host to NIHORT Governing Board, led by its chairman, Major General Muhammad. Garba (Rtd) at his office Read More...

Agriculture

FG, CBN Merges Forces To Promote Agriculture

By Online Editor November 22, 2019 22 0

The Federal Government in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is to provide necessary financial and logistic supports to help National Cooperatives for Commercial and Industrial Agriculture, NACCIA, achieve its mandate of helping Nigerians to engage in large scale agriculture.  Oyo State Coordinator of NACCIA, Mr. Ademola Olarinde made this known in Read More...

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Rice: Ondo Residents Advocate Investments in Research

By Online Editor October 15, 2019 29 0

More investments in research in the growth of quality rice farming will boost local rice production in the country. This was the submission of residents, who spoke with Radio Nigeria on the current ban of rice importation. Staff reporter, Oluwatosin  Ighoteguono brings details.Read More...

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Expert Urges Govt to Focus on Improving Agric Production

By Online Editor October 9, 2019 42 0

Government has been urged to focus more on improving agricultural production so as to increase its patronage rather than closing the nation’s borders. An octogenarian, who is a retired research scientist, Dr Segun Obajimi stated this at a lecture to mark his birthday in Ibadan. Dr Obajimi, who was also a former board member of […]Read More...

Agriculture

Osun Govt. Taps into Livestock Farming to Boost IGR

By Online Editor September 20, 2019 35 0

Osun State government says it is tapping into livestock farming to boost the state Internally Generated Revenue. Governor Gboyega Oyetola stated this at the Veterinary Council of Nigeria’s 2019 Professional Continuing Educational seminar in Osogbo.  Adenitan AkinolaRead More...

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NASC Warns Companies Against Selling Adulterated Products to Farmers

By Online Editor September 20, 2019 47 0

The National Agricultural Seeds Council of Nigeria says any seeds and seedlings processing company involved in the sale of adulterated products to farmers could have its license revoked with a fine of up to two million naira. The Director General of the NASC, Dr. Philips Olusegun Ojo gave the charge in Asaba, during a nationwide campaign […]Read More...

Agriculture

We Will Make Farming Attractive – Gov. Makinde

By Online Editor September 13, 2019 65 0

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will work with rural farmers to increase produce and livestock so as to boost food security in the state. He stated this while declaring open a two day retreat for his cabinet members at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan. Governor Makinde explained that plans were Read More...

Agriculture Religious

CAN Enjoins Gov. Makinde to Serve without Discrimination

By Online Editor September 5, 2019 55 0

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Dr. Supo Ayokunle wants Oyo State Governor, Engineer  Seyi Makinde to serve the state without religious bias or any form of discrimination. He gave the advice when he paid a courtesy call on the governor. The CAN president also urged the governor not to be overwhelmed by […]Read More...

Agriculture

Oyo Govt, IITA, Farmcrowdy Collaborate on Developing Agric

By Online Editor August 27, 2019 128 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has revoked the Moniya-Iseyin road contract awarded by the immediate past administration for the sum of 7 billion naira. He disclosed this in Ibadan at the launch of a 5 million dollar Agribusiness Project initiative by Farmcrowdy. Governor Makinde while stressing the significant of the road in moving farm […]Read More...