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Agriculture

is the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock to produce food, fiber, and other resources. It plays a vital role in feeding populations, supporting economies, and sustaining rural communities. Modern agriculture combines traditional farming methods with technology to improve efficiency, productivity, and environmental sustainability.

Kwara Government Delivers Garri Processing Machines to Owode Oja Community

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Kwara State Government on Wednesday delivered industrial cassava flour (garri) processing machines to residents of Owode…

Nigeria Pushes Inclusive Fisheries Value Chain to Empower Women, Youth

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen its fisheries and aquaculture sector by empowering women and youth through…

Ministry Holds Stakeholder Meeting to Strengthen Nigeria Food Security

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Abdullahi, recently held a high-level engagement meeting in Abuja, Nigeria,…

US Congress Proposal to Arm Nigerian Farmers Sparks Nationwide Debate on Security and Food Production

By Elizabeth Ugbo The call by the United States Congress for Nigerian farmers to bear arms has sparked sharp reactions…

Nigeria Launches Largest Agricultural Mechanisation Programme for Smallholder Farmers

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) recently launched 2,000 tractors under the Pay-As-You-Service (PAYS) scheme in Kwali Area…

CBN Lending Rates Hit 60% as Banks Tighten Credit to Key Sectors

By Elizabeth Ugbo Manufacturers and agricultural operators in Nigeria are now paying lending rates of up to 60 per cent,…

Ugbawka: Hon Nnaji Makes Case For Establishment of Federal University of Agriculture

Abuja – The establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture Ugbawka, in Nkanu East Local Government of Enugu State will…

NiMet Presents 2022 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction by Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Meteorological agency today presented her seasonal rainfall Prediction for 2022. Stake holders from the event which was attended…