Cotton can contribute 15% to GDP — Association
The President, National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN),Mr Anibe Achimugu, says cotton has capacity to contribute not less than 15 per
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AGRICULTURE
Investing in agriculture
Agriculture is believed to be one of the biggest money-spinners in the world. To diversify your personal income, you should
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Improved governance in agric sector will reduce poverty – Oxfam
Mr Constant Tchona, the Country Director of OXFAM in Nigeria, an NGO says improved governance in the agricultural sector is
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How farmers, herders crises threaten food sufficiency – AFAN
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has described farmer-herder conflict as a threat to food sufficiency in the country. Mr
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Anchor borrower: Bank expresses worry over farmers’ attitude to loan repayment
Zenith Bank has expressed dissatisfaction over farmers’ attitude toward repayment of loans obtained through the Anchor Borrower Scheme. Mr Oluwaseun
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Netherlands buys 47% of Nigeria’s cocoa – Awolowo
Mr Olusegun Awolowo, the Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says the Netherlands buys 47 per cent of Nigeria’s
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Why FG must mechanise cassava farming now – AATF
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), an NGO says full mechanisation of cassava farming will increase yields, create market opportunity
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BREAKING: FG suspends Ruga
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the planned Ruga settlement project, reports Channels Television. Details later. (PUNCH)
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FARMER-HERDER CLASH: is Ruga The Silver Bullet? ADP
By Lazarus Zakaa, Abuja The Action Democratic Party, ADP has supported “Ruga” as a socio economic solution to the Farmer-Herder
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FG insists Ruga settlement will address farmers, herders conflicts
The Presidency has frowned at recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant
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