IFAD extends programme for dry season farming
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) for rice and cassava, says the programme
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FG to use help-lines in solving farmers’ challenges, input delivery
The federal government has introduced “help-line technology” to deliver extension services to Nigerian farmers. The minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sa
Price of yam up by 40% in Enugu State
Lovers of yam may have to pay higher for the popular root crop this year in Enugu State as the price has gone up by 40 per cent. This is according to
‘Real farmers find it difficult to access bank loans’
In the last four years, there have been increased activities around commercial banks lending to agriculture, the area they once considered unsafe. Ban
FG to prioritise bio-tech for sustainable food security
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to deploy genetic engineering and bio-technology to achieve food security in the country. The Ministe