Tag:Farmers

Farmers count losses, as flood ravages 150,000ha farmlands in North-East Nigeria

Some farmers in the North-East have called for urgent intervention to avert hunger as flood ravages over 150,000 hectares (ha) of farmlands. The farmers, who...

Farmers to save N48b by adopting genetically modified beans   

Nigerian farmers spend over N48 billion per annum on the purchase of chemicals to fight a deadly pest that destroys and reduces harvest in...

Farmers, extension agents key to attainment of food security – AATF

The AATF Regional Representative for West Africa, Dr Jean Baptiste Tignegre, has said that farmers and extension agents have crucial roles to play in...

AfDB to deliver certified wheat, seeds to 20 million farmers – Adesina

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank is set to deliver climate-adapted, certified wheat and other staple crops seeds...

Ivorian, Ghanaian CSOs and farmers push for reforms in cocoa producer pricing

There is no doubt that the sustainability of the global multi-billion-dollar delectable chocolate industry hinges on the welfare of small scale cocoa farmers mostly...

Kebbi assures farmers of support against Quelea birds 

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has assured farmers of support against Quelea birds ravaging farmlands in the state. Bagudu, who is also the Chairman,...

Earth Day: Environmentalists warn local farmers against harmful agro-chemical use

Some environmentalists have warned local farmers against use of harmful agrochemicals in crop cultivation to prevent degradation of soil components. The environmentalists gave the warning...

Buhari unveils rice pyramids in Abuja, commends CBN for support to farmers

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, for boosting food...

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COP31: Australian appointed youth champion as Türkiye sets dates

The 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Navy intensifies crackdown on oil thieves, uncovers 600m illegal oil network

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 103,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and 190,000 litres of suspected illegally...

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