Nigeria is advised to treat agriculture as a potential solution for job creation, economic growth, and public health. Youth involvement should be developed, as well as a supportive financial system, recommended Dr. Peter Hartmann of the National Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER). http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/09/agriculture-offers-recipe-for-nigeria%E2%80%99s-economic-challenges/
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Checking Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria’s Agriculture
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Many challenges in Nigeria limited the food production capacity. Post-harvest losses have happened from several different aspects such as pest management, storage, natural disasters and processing. Ms. Oluwatoyinbo advocated the states and the local governments to join this campaign against post-harvest losses. Analysts also advocate private sector to support development of food processing facilities and […]
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NEPC, Fabricators Boost Agric Outputs
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The Director General of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) partnered with fabricators to help add value in local food processing. Adelugba also stated that “There is no way we can add value without the necessary machines and equipment because value addition cannot be isolated from technology”. He pointed out that improving on agricultural products’ […]
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‘Only 15% of Nigerian Roads in Good Shape’
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The Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) released this scary statistics that only 15% of Nigerian roads in good shape. The RAMP chief stated that the high transport cost have continued to impact negatively on the economy. The Federal Government was going to implem RAMP in Kaduna and Cross River states to meet the demand. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/15442-%E2%80%98only-15%25-of-nigerian-roads-in-good-shape%E2%80%99.html
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Wastages Contribute to Nigeria’s Trillion Naira Food Import Bill
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Over N635 billion was spent to import wheat, N365 billion on rice, N217 billion on sugar, and N97 billion on fish importation. PHL that occurs largely to the absence of viable storage and processing facilities are some of these challenges that have impoverished farmers and dampened their enthusiasm for farming. At present, 12 silos are […]
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Agric Ministry, CBN Partner on Marketing Infrastructure
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The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria in order to strengthen marketing institutions and infrastructure for rural communities. The absence of ready markets for agricultural produce is a large factor in postharvest losses, and current rural and market infrastructure is inhibiting farmers from reaping the […]
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Nigeria: FG Promises to Tackle Food Shortage Through Biotech
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The Nigerian Federal Government is aiming at biotechnology as a means of dealing with food security, although legal uncertainties are frustrating the support for the cause. http://allafrica.com/stories/201108011730.html
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) will hold an exhibition on PHL, employment, and industry development, while the Nigerian Agricultural Ministry is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen marketing institutions through agricultural lending.
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FG to Empower Women Farmers – Minister
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Nigeria targets the empowerment of women through farming as a means of restoring the nation’s ‘lost glory in agriculture.’ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/fg-to-empower-women-farmers-minister/
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Assessment of Postharvest Losses of Some Selected Crops in Eight Local Government Areas of River States in Nigeria
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New report analyzes postharvest losses of selected crops in 8 local government areas in Nigeria. Although dealing mainly with vegetables, maize is highlighted as well. Works Cited includes some other resources to consider. http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/knowledgia/ajrd/0000/31329-31329.pdf
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