Agriculture

Cocoa Production to Be Revitalized in Osun

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By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to revitalize cocoa production in the state to boost its economy. Senator Adeleke made the promise while speaking at the International Cocoa Conference in Lagos.  Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Continue Reading

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Ondo Monarch Leads Protest over Alleged Farmland Sale to Foreigners

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*Govt. Says Quit Notice Fake Angry farmers in Ilua village in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, weekend staged a mass protest against the alleged sale of their cocoa plantations and other farmlands by the state government to foreign companies. The protesters were led by the traditional ruler of Ilua, Oba Olalani Ibidapo. […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Ogun Moves to Redefine Nature of Agric Produce

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Ogun State Government says it will continue to engage the relevant stakeholders in adopting new strategies towards improving the quality and quantity of agricultural produce in the state.  The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina stated this at the opening of a Pre-Season Training for Cocoa Farmers at Area J4 in Ijebu East Local Government […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

CRIN Advocates more Investment in Agriculture

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There is a need for Nigerians to invest more in the nation’s agriculture sector to enhance food security. Director, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, Ibadan, Dr Patrick Adebola stated this during the ‘2022 In-House Research Review of the institute’. Dr Adebola said the purpose of reviewing the previous activities of the institute became Continue Reading

Agriculture

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