S’East, S’South, S’West lack free massive lands for ranching as FG plans 94 ranches
Just as the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has approved a 10-year National Livestock Plan (NLP) which will cost about N179 billion for the development of 94 ranches in 10 states, feelers from leaders in…
Minister indicts self, says 40% of farm products waste due to no storage infrastructure
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has revealed that the country wastes about 40 per cent of its food harvest due to lack of storage facilities, an infrastructure usually provided by governments in agricultural economies. Speaking during…
FG fast tracks move on rice export from next year, procures 100 rice mills for states
At a time Nigerians are apparently puncturing the recent claims of the Minister of Agriculture and rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh that Nigeria will soon begin exportation of rice, the ministry has purchased 100 rice mills for distribution to rice-producing…
