Agriculture
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. President Tinubu said this Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the signing […]
Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has described the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub as a legacy project that will forever change the face and economic landscape of Ibarapaland. This is just as the Speaker described the launch of the hub as a personal fulfilment and a pivotal moment in Ibarapaland’s history. Rt. Hon. […]
……Say Psaltry Made Cassava A Farm Product To Reckon With Globally The Psaltry Cassava Growers Association of Oyo State, has condemned an attempt by some individuals to gang up and launch media war against Psaltry International Ltd., the foremost cassava processing company in Africa, based in Ado Awaye, Iseyin local government. While reacting to […]
Government at all levels have been urged to intensify more efforts at curbing the insecurity affecting farmers and put more funds into Agriculture Sector in the Country for food sufficiency. An investor in livestock and crop farming, Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Group of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde made the call while speaking during the […]
President Bola Tinubu has reassured the public that past mistakes, such as neglecting livestock farming and relying on dairy imports, will be avoided. He pledged a robust framework to stimulate prosperity in the sector, instilling confidence in his commitment. The President, who opened a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms on Thursday at the State […]
Droughts contribute to 15 per cent of disaster-related economic losses and are responsible for 85.8 per cent of livestock deaths globally. This is according to a report by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO. The Report also stated that Women and girls […]
Lack of necessary farm implements for farmers to thrive has been identified as one of the barriers to achieving zero hunger in Nigeria. This was the submission of a lecturer in the department of crop production, Ekiti State University, Professor Ayodeji Salami in an interview in Ado-Ekiti, to commemorate 2024 World food day. Speaking on […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has granted approval for the recruitment of agriculture extension officers and veterinary doctors. The governor, who announced the approval on Tuesday, said the recruitment exercise will cover the 33 local government areas of the state. This was as he also announced the setting up of model farm service centres across […]
Oyo State government is set to host Odua Trade Fair jointly organised by Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti States in Ibadan. The government will also launch Farmers market to foster entrepreneurship in the South -West region. Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives made this known on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ […]
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Rafiu Olaniyi Adeniyii and the people of Igangan on the official opening of the new Igangan Market, OJA AGBE. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator […]
