The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified Guthrie (Nigeria) Limited as the first indigenous rice-producing company in Kwara State to obtain the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate for its Guthrie AB Parboiled Rice (Grade 1), marking what officials describe as a major step for quality assurance and Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market....
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YOUTH FARMERS BACK DANGOTE PETROLEUM REFINERY, COMMEND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR RESOLVING CRISIS
The Youth Farmers’ Organization for Agricultural Development in Nigeria has expressed its support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the wake of the recent crisis involving PENGASSAN and NUPENG. The group also commended the Federal Government for its swift and decisive intervention, which helped to resolve the issues between the parties. This position was contained...
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North Central Farmers Laud Tinubu, Governors for Support, Seek More Agricultural Inputs
Amana Farmers and Grains Suppliers Association of Nigeria (AFGSAN), North Central zone, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors in the region for what it described as impactful leadership that has supported food production and agricultural growth across the country. The group made this known in a congratulatory message signed by its North Central...
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Kwara Rice Farmers Hail AbdulRazaq’s Support, Seek More Backing to Boost Production
Rice farmers in Kwara State have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his developmental strides over the past six years, especially in supporting agriculture and enhancing food production across the state. Speaking on behalf of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State chapter, the state coordinator, Mallam Mohammed Salihu, described the governor’s leadership as...
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Security, Agric tops agenda as Zulum leads northeast govs to Damaturu
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum led a delegation of Northeast governors to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, for the 11th governors’ forum meeting focusing on regional security, boosting agricultural development, and addressing other emerging challenges. The high-level meeting, continues after the opening session, at the Government House, Damaturu, according to...
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EDUN URGES AGILE APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to food security while also urging a more agile and resilient approach to agricultural planning. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) in Abuja, HM Edun stressed the need to...
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FG TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT WITH JICA PARTNERSHIP
In a bid to enhance food security and rural prosperity, the Federal Government is engaging with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers ahead of the 2025 wet season. This initiative, backed by JICA’s ¥12 billion Food Security Emergency Support funding, aims to boost agricultural output through efficient input delivery, post-harvest handling,...
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RIFAN Backs Abolore’s Redeployment, Hails Kwara Govt’s Commitment to Agriculture
The Kwara State chapter of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has endorsed the redeployment of Dr. Afeez Abolore as Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, describing the move as a step towards boosting the state’s agricultural sector. In a statement, RIFAN State Coordinator, Mallam Mohammed Salihu, commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his strategic...
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Kwara Govt Flags Off Distribution of Motorcycles, Enzymes to Boost Agriculture
The Kwara State Government has launched the distribution of 100 motorcycles and 5,000 enzymes to agricultural extension agents and livestock farmers to boost food production and improve access to nutritious food across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), was...
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Unilorin Agriculture Alumni Advocate Sustainable Solutions to Food Insecurity
The University of Ilorin Faculty of Agriculture Alumni Association has urged stakeholders to adopt sustainable strategies to address food insecurity in Nigeria. The call was made by Dr. Augustina Opeewo-Ojo, Life President of the 1988 alumni set, during the Faculty’s maiden Alumni Day celebration held in Ilorin. The event, themed “Setting the Pace for Alumni...
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