The Federal Government has granted environmental approval for the evaluation and open cultivation of TELA Maize, a new variety of genetically modified maize developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Approval for the cultivation of the crop was announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, … [Read more…]
The Federal Government on Thursday distributed agricultural inputs to women smallholders farmers in North-Central states and the Federal Capital Territory. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, who carried out the distribution exercise in Abuja, said the move was to increase production and reduce wastage in the sector. He said the distribution … [Read more…]
The Founder of Hour of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Prophet Muyideen Kasali, has urged the government to invest more in agriculture, to ensure adequate food supply and security in the country. He said over dependence on oil revenue may soon lead to hunger in the nation. Speaking after the annual one month prayer … [Read more…]
In pursuit of the nation’s economic diversification agenda, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, charged Nigerians to embrace agriculture; as the gains of Anchor Borrowers’ Programme will ensure Nigeria attains food security in the shortest possible time. Mr. Emefiele gave the charge in Zauro, Kebbi State, yesterday, during the flag-off of … [Read more…]