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Governors Agree on Ranching System

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The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF has reached a consensus on the need for the country to switch into modern systems of animal husbandry that will replace open, night and underage grazing in the country. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ekiti State Dr Kayode Fayemi stated this at the 25th Continue Reading

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IAR&T, Agro-Firms Organize Capacity Building for Farmers

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About thirty farmers from various constituencies of Oyo State are undergoing a capacity building on the handling of modern farming equipment in Ibadan, Oyo state.  The two-day training is organized by Alvitrix Integrated Limited, Abuja, in collaboration with Bora-Agro Nigeria Limited and Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, IAR&T, Apata, Ibadan. Addressing Continue Reading

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Bird Flu: Fed Ministry of Agric Calls for Sensitization of Poultry Farmers

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Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on directors of veterinary services in all the states of the federation to begin sensitization of poultry farmers on prevention and control of avian influenza also known as bird flu. In a letter signed by a director in the ministry, Dr. Olaniran Alabi, the ministry said […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. To Engage Private Sector In Forest Regeneration.

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Ogun State Government has promised to involve the private sector for the upcoming forest regeneration and infrastructural development projects in Imeko and Aworo Forest Reserves.  The Commissioner for Forestry, Mr. Tunji Akinosi, who announced this when he received a delegation of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, Abeokuta branch in his office, said a total […]Continue Reading

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Monarch Advocates Establishment of More Agric Universities

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A traditional ruler, the Ogiyan of Ejigboland, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin has advocated the need to create more universities of Agriculture to ensure food security across the country. Oba Oyeyode Oyeyosin made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ejigbo, Osun state. The monarch, who said agriculture remained the bed rock of any viable economy, […]Continue Reading

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Don Calls For Proper Monitoring Of Agricultural Sector

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An agriculture expert, Dr Saheed Adetumbi has called on government at all levels to always monitor facilities, products and funds given to farmers to ensure optimal performance in the agricultural sector. Dr Adetunmbi who is a lecturer at the department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso made […]Continue Reading

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Peller Empowers One Thousand Farmers in Oyo

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Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with member House of Representative, Shina Peller has facilitated mechanized farming tools for about one thousand farmers to boost agricultural activities in Oyo State. The tools are three thousand and seventy-seven knap sacks, three hundred and thirty hand carrier motorized weeders and one hundred and Continue Reading

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Expert Tasks Government on Investment in Agriculture

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Government has been urged to invest in agriculture sector to provide avenue for employment and wealth creation for overall development of the nation. An agriculturalist, Engineer Sunday Atoyebi stated this at the end-of-year party of National Forum of Heads of Federal Government Establishments in Nigeria, Osun State chapter. Engineer Atoyebi noted that government must Continue Reading

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Agric: FG Empowers More Youths Through Capacity Building

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The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will continue to prioritise developmemt of the agricultural sector through capacity building for youths and women that will encourage them into farming. Board Chairman, National Horticultural Research Institute, NIHORT, Retired Major General Garba Muhammed stated this while declaring open a one-day pineapple production Continue Reading

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Desist from using unauthorised vaccines – Ogun Govt. Warns Rabbit Farmers

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Ogun State government has encouraged farmers to desist from the use of unauthorized vaccination in a bid to curb the sudden emergence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Diseases, RHDs. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina gave the advice at a seminar put together for poultry farmers, at Veterinary Hospital Complex, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, with the theme, “Promoting and […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Partners EU to Train Women, Youths in Agriculture

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Ogun State Government in collaboration with GIZ, European Union, has embarked on training of youths and women in cultivating tomato, chili pepper and its value-chains. Flagging-off the training at Eweje Farm Institute, Odeda, Wife of the State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun explained that, the exercise was aimed at empowering three thousand smallholder farmers, towards Continue Reading

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Collaboration is needed to tackle hunger – Gov Abiodun

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has solicited the collaboration of well meaning individuals and organisations in the efforts to fight hunger and malnutrition in the Country.Governor Abiodun who made the appeal at a ceremony to commemorate World Food Day, held at the Arcade ground, Oke Mosan Abeokuta maintained that ensuring food sufficiency remained a […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Empowers 54 Youth Farmers

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Fifty-Four youths have been trained as poultry farmers to champion the business of Broiler Production in Ogun State.  In a message to the closing ceremony of the successful completion of the training programme, Governor Dapo Abiodun promised that the scheme would be replicated across the state to accommodate more youths. Governor Abiodun encouraged young entrepreneurs […]Continue Reading

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Shina Peller Facilitates Fish Farming Training for Constituents, Empowers Them with Startup Capital

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A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo state, Shina Peller has facilitated a-two day Community Support Fisheries Training Programme for women and youth in his constituency. Hundreds of his constituents drawn from the four local governments in the constituency benefited from the training programme Continue Reading

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No Agricultural Development without Technology-FARA

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For Nigeria to experience massive turn around in agriculture, the country must totally depend on innovation through technology.  Executive Director, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, FARA, Dr Yemi Akinbamijo made this known while delivering a quarterly lecture of the first Technical University, Ibadan.  Dr Akinbamijo who hinted that development in the Continue Reading

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Pepper Farmers Hail Delta Government Over Provision of Seedlings

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Farmers engaged in pepper production in Delta State say the venture has become more profitable following the introduction of high breed seedlings and mechanized farming made possible with the support of the state government and its partners. They stated this when members of the project’s Steering Committee visited sites of several initiatives across the state […]Continue Reading

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Agribusiness: Oyo Trains Youths From Six LGs on Rural Enterprises

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Oyo State government has commenced another set of training workshops to equip farmers and youths in agriculture and entrepreneurial skills to operate business ventures and make profit from agribusiness. Youths and Farmers from six local government areas of the State were trained on Rural Finance Institution-Building (RUFIN) Program, which was held at Ikoyi-Ile, in Oriire Continue Reading

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Kwara Govt. Distributes Cocoa Seedlings to Farmers

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Kwara State Government has commenced the distribution of 50,000 cocoa seedlings free of charge as palliative to cushion the effect of hardship caused by COVID-19 pandemic on cocoa farmers in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the distribution of the cocoa seedlings for year 2020 planting season in Ilorin, the state Deputy Govenor, Mr Kayode […]Continue Reading

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Implications of Low Rainfall in the Last Few Months

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Farmers in Osun State have been urged not to be discouraged by the level of rainfall this year but prepare more land for the next planting season. This was the submission of some stakeholders who spoke with our correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi in Osogbo, on the implications of lack of rain in the last few months.  […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Approves 1.2 Million Dollars for Agriculture

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Oyo State government has approved 1.2 million dollars for the commencement of the “Start Them Early Programme”, STEP, an agribusiness initiative in six selected secondary schools across the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinola Ojo stated this while briefing newsmen after the weekly executive council meeting. According to the Commissioner, STEP is an Continue Reading

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Rainfall Break: Farmers should avoid panic – Environmentalist

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An Environmentalist, Mr Anthony Ojesina has advised farmers not to panic in view of the recent break in the frequency of rainfall witnessed in different parts of the country.  Mr Ojesina who attributed the development to a change in the climatic condition maintained that the cessation of rain would make positive impacts on the environment. […]Continue Reading

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Anchor Borrowers: Modalities In Place To Reward Performing Farmers – Ogun Commissioner

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, expresses optimism that the federal government sponsored Anchor Borrowers programme will increase value and further position the State as a leading entity in food production. Members of the OGHA on Agriculture and Forestry led by Mr. Sylvester Abiodun, stated this while conducting an on-the-spot assessment to plantations at Continue Reading

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FG Launches Fertilizer Tree Planting in Jigawa

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The Federal Government has launched fertilizer tree planting as an alternative to chemical application of fertilizer in farmlands. The minister of Agriculture Alhaji Sabo Nanono who launched the programme in Jigawa state also cautioned farmers against cutting down of trees in the country. Planting of the multi-purpose economic trees would address the issue of Continue Reading

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Bureau of Social Services Decries Abandonment of Cocoa Processing Industry in Osun

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The Director-General of the Bureau of Social Services, BSS, Mr Richard Tinubu has condemned the abandonment of the Cocoa Processing Industry Ede by the managing companies. Inspecting the industry, Mr. Richard Tinubu decried the state of facilities in the industry. Mr Tinubu said the two companies, that signed MOU with government two years ago had […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Government Flags-Off Harvesting Of Wet Season Rice

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has flagged-off harvesting of 2020 Wet Season Rice planted by the State Government to support youth farmers. Speaking at the ceremony held at Sowunmi Village, Mokoloki, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, Governor Abiodun who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina said his Continue Reading