The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju has reiterated the commitment of the University to become an incubation center for Agripreneurs and agricultural practitioners as catalysts for national economic development. Speaking during the launch of Landmark University Rice on the 23rd November, 2017 at the Landmark Commercial Farm Sales Centre, the Vice-Chancellor said … [Read more...] about Landmark University Farms Begin Rice Production (Photos)
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Nigeria will continue to export yam – Minister of Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture (Chief Ogbeh), who disclosed this at the end of the Yam exporters’ stakeholders meeting, also highlighted the need to embrace export of agricultural produce following the dwindling oil price. Chief Ogbeh also revealed that the food market in the United Kingdom is £30 billion, while Nigeria is just exploiting only £15 million. According to him “the … [Read more...] about Nigeria will continue to export yam – Minister of Agriculture
Nigeria to Begin Major Yam Exports Within The Next 5 Months
Prof. Simon Irtwange, National Chairman, Engineering Personnel and Citizens Civil Rights Development Initiative, says Nigeria will start exporting yam to other countries within the next five months. Irtwange said this on Thursday at the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee on “Nigeria Yam Export’’ in Abuja. Irtwange, who is also the Chairman of the Technical … [Read more...] about Nigeria to Begin Major Yam Exports Within The Next 5 Months
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NAFDAC Denies Registering The Allegedly ‘Indian garri’
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Tuesday, said contrary to reports, it did not register the ‘Indian garri’ that was reportedly being sold in the Nigerian market. The agency’s Director, Special Duties and Media, Abubakar Jimoh, said this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, noting that there had been false reports that the … [Read more...] about NAFDAC Denies Registering The Allegedly ‘Indian garri’