Posts Tagged: #RiceFarming
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
Irrigation: Niger rice farmers record bumper harvest
Farmers in Niger State, particularly in Katcha, Lapai, Wushishi, and Gbako Local Government Areas (LGAs), have recorded a bumper harvest in this year’s dry-season rice farming. However, despite the high yields, poor transport infrastructure, fluctuating
Borno committee visits NCRI over new rice varieties
In a strategic move to enhance rice production and strengthen food security, a delegation from the Borno State Government’s Agricultural Transformation Committee (AgTC) visited the National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI) in Badeggi, Niger State. The
Food security: FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa farmer scales up rice production
The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have praised a key participant of the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Nasarawa State for advancing rice cultivation to an industrial
How Okada riders changed rice farming in Lagos, Ogun
Rice farming in Magboro, Ogun State, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, is attracting people from diverse backgrounds, boosting the local economy and food security. Muhammed Bello, chairman of the Albarka farmers’ group, expanded the project through
Dry Season: Kano Rice Farmers Decry High Cost Of Inputs
As dry season rice farming preparations commence in Kano State and other regions, farmers express concerns over the soaring costs of agricultural inputs, particularly fertilizers. Many contemplate reducing land usage or skipping rice cultivation altogether
Edo’ll produce Ekpoma, Illushi rice to feed Nigeria, reveals Umakhihe
Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a retired Permanent Secretary from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and now an APC chieftain in Edo State, advocates for Edo to become Nigeria’s rice hub. He aims to revive agriculture,
Farmer Begins Milling Local Rice In Bayelsa
Mr. Ovieya Sini, managing director of Ovieya Rice Farm in Bayelsa State, has initiated local rice production in the Famgbe community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. Currently cultivating 15 plots, he aims to supply rice to
How Round-Tripping, Connivance Stall FG’s Wheat Programme
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security launched the 2023/2024 dry season wheat farming under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) initiative, aiming for an annual yield of 1.2 million metric
