Category: Agriculture

FG set to boost Productivity in Agriculture with Emerging Technologies,as NITDA,NADF sign MoU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government’s commitment to ensure food security in Nigeria through the infusion of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector has necessitated the collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) that aimed to boost productivity in Agriculture.   The MoU is designed to integrate cutting-edge technologies into agricultural practices in order to improve productivity, optimise resource use, and develop modern solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural industry today.   The collaboration between NITDA…

Nigeria can leverage on livestock activities – Prof Yahaya Kuta

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By Adamu Idris Manarakis   The Secretary of the committee on Presidential Livestock Reform, Professor Muhammad Kuta Yahaya confirmed to pressmen that “the inauguration of Livestock Reform Committee is an opportunity for Nigeria to Leverage on livestock activities”   Kuta Yahaya stated that, “going by the President’s instructions to give a priority to livestock reform, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also eulogized that Modern technology is available for us to use in carrying out this august activities of livestock reform.   He proceeded that, actually, the Committee of Livestock Reform is…

Agriculture: The key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential – Anglican Bishop, Oluyamo … calls for a speedy resolution of minimum wage issue.

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Nigerians and all levels of government have been told to show interest and invest heavily in agriculture as a means of getting out the current economic woes facing the country.   This is just as the Federal Government is called upon to quickly address the minimum wage issue of workers and take steps to improve the living conditions of Nigerians in general.   The Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, the Rt. Revd Isaac Oluyamo stated these while delivering his keynote address at this year’s Synod of the Diocese.  …

GMOs are Safe, Nigeria’s Agricultural Research System insists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a unified stance, Nigeria’s top agricultural research bodies have declared genetically modified organisms (GMOs) safe, countering a recent wave of anti-GMO campaigns. The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), backed by key agencies like the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABRDA) and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), asserted that GMOs posed no harm to humans, animals, or the environment.   The coalition, including the National Agricultural Seed Council, National Agricultural Quarantine Service, and Sheda Science and Technology Complex, emphasized that the safety and benefits of genetically modified…

2024 Farming Season: Deputy Senate President Barau distributes 69 trucks of fertilizer to farmers free

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is set to distribute 69 trucks of fertilizer – 41,400 bags to farmers across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.   The Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdullahi, during a meeting with stakeholders ahead of the commencement of the distribution of the commodity next week, said the fertilizer would be given to the farmers and others in the state free.   The distribution of the fertilizer is part of Senator…

Flexify solutions launches CyberAgric App to revolutionize Agricultural sector in Nigeria

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Food security is a top priority for every nation, and Nigeria is no exception. Recognizing the crucial role of modern agricultural practices in ensuring food security, Flexify Solutions, a leading tech-based firm in Oyo State, has introduced “CyberAgric,” an innovative solution designed to drive food production in Nigeria.   CyberAgric is a cutting-edge mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to support Nigerian farmers, particularly those involved in cash crop cultivation such as cassava and maize. The app’s groundbreaking features include early disease detection, with the capability to identify diseases…

NASENI, Agric Ministry partner on Agro-Industrialization, Climate Change Mitigation, Others

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to deploy existing technical competencies and other resources by the two institutions to improve agro allied-industries development targets, climate change mitigations and smart solar irrigation aimed at dry-season farming. The trio of the Minister of Agriculture & Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of State, Sen. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi and the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu who held…

Tinubu set up committee to address herders/ farmers clashes; bolster livestock,dairy industries

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country. The President announced the establishment of the Committee on Thursday in Abuja, following the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria. The Conference was convened by the former Executive Governor of Kano State and Chairman of All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje.…

Summit University,NSPRI partner to combat Post-Harvest loss ,Revolutionize Sweet Potato Preservation

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Summit University, Offa (SUN, Offa) has steadily positioned itself as a research-driven and innovation-promoting institution, fostering a culture of academic excellence and cutting-edge discoveries. This recent visit to the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) marked yet another significant milestone in their pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Under the competent guidance of Mrs. Muhammed, M.O., the Acting Coordinator of the Research and Innovation Unit, the team from SUN, Offa consisted of esteemed researchers and scholars, including Dr. Akinfenwa, A.O., Dr. Okeme, U., Mr. Faruk, U., and Mrs. Ganiyat Kemi…

Gov Sani Bello pledges continued contribution to Millet production

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has pledged contributions to the success of the International Year for Millet aimed at boosting millet production in Nigeria The Governor made the promise when he received the India High Commissioner, Sheri Balasubramanian on a visit at the Niger State Lodge, Abuja to brief the Governor on the preparation made for the event slated to take place in India.   While commending the India High Commissioner for his efforts thus far towards the success of the event, Governor Sani Bello expressed willingness to improve…