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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Agriculture

April 29, 2025

German farms to receive EU aid after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

The state of Brandenburg estimates the outbreak caused some €8 million ($9.1 million) in damages, with farmers forced to kill numerous animals.

Herd of buffalos
April 29, 2025

Abia intensifies farmers’ verification to curb stealing of agricultural produce

The Abia government has embarked on a comprehensive statewide enumeration and verification to identify genuine farmers.

Governor Alex Otti
April 28, 2025

NEPC distributes 4,633 hybrid seedlings to farmers

She said that the NEPC was committed to ensuring conformity to quality and standards.

NEPC
April 27, 2025

Katsina, NGO partner to boost food production, improve farmers’ livelihoods      

Mr Lawa urged stakeholders to ensure that farmers have access to quality seeds and resources.

Nigerian farmers
April 27, 2025

Kaduna veterinary services boss seeks stronger partnership to strengthen animal health

Mr Pakachi said that collaboration among veterinarians was crucial to controlling zoonotic diseases.

Kaduna veterinary
April 25, 2025

FG restates commitment to food security

He urged research institutes and colleges of agriculture to produce good seeds.

Abubakar Kyari
April 25, 2025

Climate Change: Researchers seek adoption of limestone calcined clay cement in Nigeria

has called for adopting limestone calcined clay cement as a critical solution in the fight against climate change.

Bags of cement
April 24, 2025

Jigawa targets 950,000 livestock for vaccination

Mr Danyaro urged livestock owners across Jigawa to present their animals for vaccination.

Jigawa
April 24, 2025

World’s coral reefs under largest bleaching event

Bleaching occurs when rising ocean temperatures expel the algae living within coral tissues.

Coral reefs (Credit: X)
April 24, 2025

ValueJet to begin direct Lagos-Banjul flight May 15

Nigerian private airline ValueJet has announced plans to begin direct flight operations from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15.

Murtala Muh'd Int'l Airport