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Zulum releases 312 tractors to 312 wards, launches subsidized fertilizer

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday approved the release of 312 tractors for allocation to farmers’ cooperatives in each of the 312 wards across Borno’s 27 local government areas. The tractors were given on loan at a 50% discount from the market price. Governor Zulum ordered the releases during a ceremony at the state’s farm […]

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Ogun launches digital platform to support farmers

The Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, has launched an integrated digital support platform, the Ogun State Farmer Information Management System, to offer a one-stop resource to farmers and other value chain actors in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, while speaking during […]

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AU agency urges farmers to embrace climate – smart agriculture

The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development has urged rural farmers to embrace climate-smart agricultural practices, to improve their yields and ensure food security in the country. The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, AUDA- NEPAD Nigeria, Princess Akobundu, gave the advice at a one- week workshop on Climate-Smart Agriculture, organised […]

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