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11 Sep 2023
The Federal Government has launched a five year potato strategic plan to achieve massive production, product development, value addition and processing in farming of potato in the country.
1 Sep 2023
Following the State of Emergency declared on food security by President Bola Tinubu on July 13, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has trained over 200 farmers drawn from different parts of Rivers State on cassava processing, packaging, and value addition and utilisation.
28 Aug 2023
ollowing the State of Emergency declaration on food security by President Bola Tinubu on July 13, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has trained over 200 farmers drawn from different parts of Rivers state on cassava processing.....
11 Aug 2023
The Federal Government has been urged to ensure that the next budget cycle and subsequent ones are gender sensitive and responsive.
30 Jul 2023
The country’s agricultural sector contributed less to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q1 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.
18 Jul 2023
Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, yesterday, confirmed the first anthrax disease case in Suleja, Niger State.
12 Jun 2023
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on Monday raised an alarm over the outbreak of a disease known as Anthrax which is in the West African sub-region and urged Nigerians to stop eating 'pomo' for now.
21 Apr 2023
Stakeholders in the animal feed sector have begun moves to ensure self-sufficiency in animal feed production, to bridge the supply gap across the country.
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