Agriculture Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/business/agriculture/ ...express yourself Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:35:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Agriculture Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/business/agriculture/ 32 32 Ogun Govt sets March 31 deadline for herders’ registration https://freedomonline.com.ng/ogun-govt-sets-march-31-deadline-for-herders-registration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ogun-govt-sets-march-31-deadline-for-herders-registration https://freedomonline.com.ng/ogun-govt-sets-march-31-deadline-for-herders-registration/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:35:06 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=251721 The Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, through its Department of Veterinary Services, has set March 31 as the deadline for the registration of herders in the state. Its Permanent-Secretary, Mrs Kehinde Jokotoye, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta. Jokotoye noted that the registration, done in collaboration with the South […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ogun-govt-sets-march-31-deadline-for-herders-registration/feed/ 0 Tinubu inaugurates agricultural machinery in Niger, says ‘my administration will banish hunger’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-agricultural-machinery-in-niger-says-my-administration-will-banish-hunger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-inaugurates-agricultural-machinery-in-niger-says-my-administration-will-banish-hunger https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-agricultural-machinery-in-niger-says-my-administration-will-banish-hunger/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:13:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=220679 President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, flagged off the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Niger State, emphasising that his administration remains committed to ensuring food sufficiency and protecting local industries for sustainable economic growth. The project, an initiative of the Niger State Government, is for the deployment of cutting-edge agricultural machinery and technology for […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-agricultural-machinery-in-niger-says-my-administration-will-banish-hunger/feed/ 0 In Kebbi, Information Minister commends GB Foods’ long-term commitment to Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/in-kebbi-information-minister-commends-gb-foods-long-term-commitment-to-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-kebbi-information-minister-commends-gb-foods-long-term-commitment-to-nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/in-kebbi-information-minister-commends-gb-foods-long-term-commitment-to-nigeria/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:27:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=220528 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on foreign investors to emulate the long-term commitment of GB Foods towards investing in Nigeria. The Minister stated this at the commissioning ceremony of a new tomato processing factory and farm expansion project by the Spanish multinational group, on Friday at Gafara, Ngaski Local Government […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/in-kebbi-information-minister-commends-gb-foods-long-term-commitment-to-nigeria/feed/ 0 Tinubu, governors to go after food hoarders https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-governors-to-go-after-food-hoarders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinubu-governors-to-go-after-food-hoarders https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-governors-to-go-after-food-hoarders/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:41:33 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=219202 President Bola Tinubu and the 36 governors have agreed to consider the establishment of state police after full implications have been considered. They agreed that the security situation in the country deserved all new initiatives that had earlier been jettisoned in the interest of the people. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, who […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-governors-to-go-after-food-hoarders/feed/ 0 Poultry farmers seek FG’s intervention in 2024 https://freedomonline.com.ng/poultry-farmers-seek-fgs-intervention-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poultry-farmers-seek-fgs-intervention-in-2024 https://freedomonline.com.ng/poultry-farmers-seek-fgs-intervention-in-2024/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:54:15 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=216511 The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for continuous support of the Federal Government through grains intervention in 2024. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. The Chairman of PAN, Lagos chapter, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, said the sector would only prosper with continuous […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/poultry-farmers-seek-fgs-intervention-in-2024/feed/ 0 Gum Arabic as major export earner: Prospects and challenges https://freedomonline.com.ng/gum-arabic-as-major-export-earner-prospects-and-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gum-arabic-as-major-export-earner-prospects-and-challenges https://freedomonline.com.ng/gum-arabic-as-major-export-earner-prospects-and-challenges/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:16:38 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215992 Gum Arabic is the natural gum exuded by various species of the acacia tree. It is a perennial tree that grows wild in large commercial quantity in the northern parts of Nigeria. The gum is a unique multi-functional food additive used to enhance flavor in confectioneries as well as emulsifier, stabilizer and clouding agent in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/gum-arabic-as-major-export-earner-prospects-and-challenges/feed/ 0 NEMA assesses fungal attack on ginger farms in Kaduna https://freedomonline.com.ng/nema-assesses-fungal-attack-on-ginger-farms-in-kaduna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nema-assesses-fungal-attack-on-ginger-farms-in-kaduna https://freedomonline.com.ng/nema-assesses-fungal-attack-on-ginger-farms-in-kaduna/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:56:34 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215980 Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have visited ginger farms ravaged by a strange fungi to ascertain the damage in Kaduna State. Southern Kaduna is one of the largest producers of ginger in the world. The NEMA team led by Hajiya Aisha Yakubu of the Relief and Rehabilitation in Kaduna office, said the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nema-assesses-fungal-attack-on-ginger-farms-in-kaduna/feed/ 0 Gov. Radda empowers irrigation farmers https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-radda-empowers-irrigation-farmers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-radda-empowers-irrigation-farmers https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-radda-empowers-irrigation-farmers/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:42:36 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215929 Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has flagged off the first phase of an empowerment program for 2,040 irrigation farmers across the 34 Local Government Area (LGAs) of the state.   The program, tagged ‘Dry Season Agriculture Initiative Program’, got underway on Wednesday, at Gwaigwaye irrigation site in Dikke ward, Funtua LGA.   Radda said […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-radda-empowers-irrigation-farmers/feed/ 0 Entrepreneur counsels youths on “Japa” syndrome, urges attention to Agro business https://freedomonline.com.ng/entrepreneur-counsels-youths-on-japa-syndrome-urges-attention-to-agro-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-counsels-youths-on-japa-syndrome-urges-attention-to-agro-business https://freedomonline.com.ng/entrepreneur-counsels-youths-on-japa-syndrome-urges-attention-to-agro-business/#respond Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:11:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215603 Mr Ibidapo Lawal, Founder/CEO of Neveah Ltd, a Nigerian commodities export and trading company, has urged unemployed youths to shun the “Japa” syndrome and  embrace opportunities that abound in  Agro business. “Japa” refers to the tendency to run out of Nigeria in search of a better life outside its shores. Lawal, in an interview on […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/entrepreneur-counsels-youths-on-japa-syndrome-urges-attention-to-agro-business/feed/ 0 Climate change: Stakeholders advise farmers to adopt climate resilient crops https://freedomonline.com.ng/climate-change-stakeholders-advise-farmers-to-adopt-climate-resilient-crops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-change-stakeholders-advise-farmers-to-adopt-climate-resilient-crops https://freedomonline.com.ng/climate-change-stakeholders-advise-farmers-to-adopt-climate-resilient-crops/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:29:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215552 Agriculture stakeholders have urged farmers to adopt resilient crops as a strategic response to the challenges posed by climate change. The stakeholders gave the advice during a meeting of the Technical Working Group of Kano on Germplasm User Group, organised by National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) on Friday in Kano. Addressing the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/climate-change-stakeholders-advise-farmers-to-adopt-climate-resilient-crops/feed/ 0 Nigeria can earn $60m annually from donkey production- Farmers https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-can-earn-60m-annually-from-donkey-production-farmers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-can-earn-60m-annually-from-donkey-production-farmers https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-can-earn-60m-annually-from-donkey-production-farmers/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:51:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215525 The National Association of Donkey Farmers (NADFAMS), says the country can generate more than 60 million dollars annually and provide jobs for millions of youths through production of donkeys. A member of Board of Trustees of NADFAM, Mr Chidebere Innabuike, said this at the official inauguration of the association and presentation of certificate of registration […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-can-earn-60m-annually-from-donkey-production-farmers/feed/ 0 Govt. policies affected growth of poultry business in 2023–SUNCHI Farms https://freedomonline.com.ng/govt-policies-affected-growth-of-poultry-business-in-2023-sunchi-farms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=govt-policies-affected-growth-of-poultry-business-in-2023-sunchi-farms https://freedomonline.com.ng/govt-policies-affected-growth-of-poultry-business-in-2023-sunchi-farms/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:44:28 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215350 Mr Sunday Ezeobiora, Chairman, SUNCHI Integrated Farms Ltd, Enugu, an agro-allied firm, has said that some government policies and programs negatively impacted the growth of poultry business in 2023. Ezeobiora, who is the National President of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), disclosed this on Wednesday at the 10th anniversary celebration of SUNCHI Integrated Farms Ltd […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/govt-policies-affected-growth-of-poultry-business-in-2023-sunchi-farms/feed/ 0 Soil health: Expert advises farmers against bush burning https://freedomonline.com.ng/soil-health-expert-advises-farmers-against-bush-burning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soil-health-expert-advises-farmers-against-bush-burning https://freedomonline.com.ng/soil-health-expert-advises-farmers-against-bush-burning/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:36:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=215064 A soil scientist, Dr Ibrahim Kawu, has advised farmers in Gombe State to desist from bush burning in order to preserve the soil health of their farmlands. Kawu, who is a lecturer in the Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Kashere, in the state, gave the advice in an interview in Gombe on Monday. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/soil-health-expert-advises-farmers-against-bush-burning/feed/ 0 Senate wants 10% allocation of annual budget revenue to agriculture https://freedomonline.com.ng/senate-wants-10-allocation-of-annual-budget-revenue-to-agriculture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-wants-10-allocation-of-annual-budget-revenue-to-agriculture https://freedomonline.com.ng/senate-wants-10-allocation-of-annual-budget-revenue-to-agriculture/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:39 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=214358 The Nigerian Senate has urged the executive to ensure allocation of at least 10 per cent of total annual budget revenue to agricultural production. Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, Services and Rural Development, Sen. Salihu Mustapha (APC-Kwara), made the call in Abuja on Monday, at the joint budget defence session of  the Ministry of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/senate-wants-10-allocation-of-annual-budget-revenue-to-agriculture/feed/ 0 FG to increase coconut production to 500,000MT in 2025- Kyari https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-increase-coconut-production-to-500000mt-in-2025-kyari/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-to-increase-coconut-production-to-500000mt-in-2025-kyari https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-increase-coconut-production-to-500000mt-in-2025-kyari/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:31:02 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=214212 The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Abubakar, says the Federal Government is working toward increasing Nigeria’s current production level of coconut from 224,186 Metric Tones (MT) to 500,000MT by 2025. Kyari said this during the 2023 10th International Coconut Festival AGUNFEST in Badagry, Lagos, on Saturday. The theme of the festival was: “A […]

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