Category Archives: AGRONOMIST

What went wrong with Nigerian oil palm industry and the way forward

Agriculture has suffered from years of mismanagement, inconsistent and poorly conceived government policies, and the lack of basic infrastructure. Still, the sector accounts for over 26.8% of GDP, and two-thirds of employment. Nigeria is no longer a major exporter of cocoa, groundnuts (peanuts), rubber, and palm oil production, mostly from obsolete varieties and overage trees, is stagnantContinueContinue reading “What went wrong with Nigerian oil palm industry and the way forward”

FG encouraged to curb youth unemployment with Agriculture

Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), has called on the government to encourage the youth population to engage in agriculture as this a viable means to reduce unemployment by a good measure. This would also reduce social vices like cultism, prostitution and street begging, as the youth would be actively engaged in agriculture. ASAN’s President,ContinueContinue reading “FG encouraged to curb youth unemployment with Agriculture”

#IamAg Campaign – Encourage Youth in the Sector!

Farming First is excited to announce the #IamAg campaign, to encourage more young people to take up agricultural careers. The campaign is now LIVE until the 21st October. Stories of talented ag professionals from across the globe and across the whole value chain will be shared. Join the campaign! The first blog post is from 29 year old JudyContinueContinue reading “#IamAg Campaign – Encourage Youth in the Sector!”

After tomato ebola, quelea birds outbreak imminent: Setting agenda for FG

In the face of the current economic recession and the ongoing measures to tackle food crisis that is affecting an average Nigerian, Nigeria cannot afford to be a victim of pests on farmlands. The country might not have considered the presence of locusts and Quelea birds coming into the country from Niger Republic as beingContinueContinue reading “After tomato ebola, quelea birds outbreak imminent: Setting agenda for FG”

#chemicalfreeagriculture

The word Danger, ( as shown on pesticide labels) accompanied by the word Poison and a skull and cross bones…….tells you that the pesticide has high acute toxicity or poses a dangerous health or environmental hazard.   Inversion conditions (climatic inversion) are dangerous during a pesticide application because fine spray droplets and pesticide vapor canContinueContinue reading “#chemicalfreeagriculture”

FG To Build 370 Dams Across the Federation – Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogheh has said that federal government is set to commence the construction of 10 dams per state across the federation, including the FCT. The Minister stated this yesterday in his goodwill message at the public presentation of the water sector road map in Abuja. According toContinueContinue reading “FG To Build 370 Dams Across the Federation – Ogbeh”

FG introduces Graduate Farmers’ Scheme

In its determination to provide food and jobs for Nigerians, the Federal Government is set to commence its Graduate Farmers’ Scheme as the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu kicks off the programme. Engr. Adamu launched the first Graduate Farmers’ Scheme recently at Kampe Irrigation Scheme (Ejiba), Yagba West Local Government Area ofContinueContinue reading “FG introduces Graduate Farmers’ Scheme”

Four lessons for transforming African agriculture

African agriculture is at a turning point, and a long-awaited “green revolution” may be within reach. Many of the continent’s governments are adopting market-friendly policies and committing more resources to the sector. Traditional big-donor countries are increasing their expenditures on agriculture, while China and Brazil are also beginning to contribute to the effort. African’s agriculture’sContinueContinue reading “Four lessons for transforming African agriculture”

How To Start Cocoa Farming In Nigeria

Cocoa farming presents one of the best business opportunity in Agribusiness. The demand for cocoa seeds worldwide is extremely high and the price in international market is quite encouraging to farmers. You already know what cocoa is used for. There will be no chocolate on the shelf without the cocoa seeds. Confectionery and Beverage makingContinueContinue reading “How To Start Cocoa Farming In Nigeria”