Feed constitutes 70% of cost of livestock production
The Federal Government says, feed (animal food) constitutes about 70 per cent of the cost of livestock production in Nigeria....
Agriculture
Sierra Leone turns to Ebonyi state for support to check rice importation
The government of Sierra Leone is seeking support from the Ebonyi state government in its quest to check the high...
Prices of food soar in Enugu
Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly tomatoes, palm oil and cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, have continued to increase in...
Farmers call for early interventions during planting seasons
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on governments at all levels to ensure quick intervention in the provision...
IITA, NASC launch Seed Quality Module
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), have launched a Seed Quality Self-compliance...
NEPC advises farmers to focus on cash crop for export
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has advised famers to focus their energy on the production of economic crops and...
FG, FAO sign agreement on implementation of $99.5m programme
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Federal Government on Thursday signed an agreement to implement the...
Nigeria distributes Feed ingredients to livestock, feed millers farmers
The Federal Government on Tuesday, distributed animal food (feed) ingredients to livestock farmers and feed millers in the FCT. Speaking...
Fertiliser price not threat to food security- FEPSAN
The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) says rising price of the commodity is not a threat to...
Ministry moves to revitalise rubber sector
Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, says the ministry is taking steps...
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