| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 400 | 500 | 100 |
| Garri | 250 | 300 | 50 |
| White Beans | 550 | 400 | 150 |
| Soya Beans | 450 | 400 | 50 |
| Guinea Corn | 250 | 220 | 30 |
| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Yam | 300 | 350 | 50 |
| Sweet Potatoes | 420 | 575 | 155 |
| Irish Potatoes(SB) | 2400 | 2500 | 100 |
| Irish Potatoes(MB) | 2900 | 3000 | 100 |
| Irish Potatoes(LB) | 3900 | 4000 | 100 |
| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange(PB) | 340 | 350 | 10 |
| Water Melon | 300 | 300 | 0 |
| Banana Bunch | 200 | 240 | 40 |
| Avogadro Pear(PB) | 600 | 600 | 0 |
| Apple | 200 | 250 | 50 |
| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes Basket | 9000 | 7500 | 1500 |
| Onions (MB) | 1200 | 1300 | 100 |
| Onions (MB) | 1500 | 1700 | 200 |
| Carrot | 1400 | 1200 | 200 |
| Cucumber(RB) | 500 | 300 | 200 |
| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 24 Karat | 14940.18 | 14,217.71 | 722.47 |
| Diamond/ Carat | 2,109,056 | 2,118,100 | 9,044 |
| Iron Ore/Metric Ton | 25,278.34 | 25,305.91 | 27.57 |
| Silver/Ounce | 5,000 | 5,442.44 | 442.44 |
| Platinum/Gram | 11400.54 | 10,572.55 | 827.99 |
| Commodity | Previous | Current | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 160,000 | 130,000 | 30,000 |
| Sheep | 60,000 | 35,000 | 25,000 |
| Goat | 21,000 | 12,000 | 9,000 |
| Chicken | 2,000 | 1,300 | 700 |
| Pig | 40,000 | 35,000 | 5,000 |
Farmers demand passage of fertilizer, seed and warehouse bills from National Assembly
ABUJA-FARMERS under the auspices of Association of Small-Scale Agro Producers in Nigeria, ASSAPIN, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, and other stakeholders have demanded for passage of fertilizer control, seed council and warehouse receipt system bills by the 8th National Assembly ahead of the 2019 general elections. The demand was made by farmers at a […]
The Federal Government and Brazil on Thursday inaugurated 1.1billion dollar agricultural mechanisation programme
The Federal Government and the Government of Brazil on Thursday inaugurated 1.1billion dollar agricultural mechanisation programme that covers the entire agricultural value chain. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, inaugurated the initiative, tagged: “The Green Imperative” at an event attended by the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ricardo Guerra de Araujo. Osinbajo said that the project was a […]
Poultry Farming and its financial benefit in Nigeria
Have you considered working in the poultry farming in Nigeria and starting your own poultry business? So many people nowadays have already started a similar business venture, and they are having a lot of profit from it. In this article, you will find out how profitable is it to start a poultry farming business these […]
Farmers Prefer Organic Fertilizer In Fruit and Vegetable
Zero Hunger Commodity Farmers Association (ZHCFA) recently held a meeting in Abuja after which they called for exclusive use of organic fertilisers for the production of those fruits and vegetables that are consumed without being processed because of the health implications. This was contained in a communiqué issued and signed by Dr. Tunde Arosanyin, the […]
NIGERIAN FARMERS ARE EMBRACING HYDROPONICS FOR BETTER RESULT
In May 2016, the invasion of the Tuta absoluta moth was all Nigerians were talking about. The pest, also known as the tomato leafminer, and nicknamed “tomato ebola,” ravaged hundreds of tomato farms in northern Nigeria, where most of the country’s tomato crops are located. The episode led to an increase in the price of […]
Killing of farmers threatens food security in Northeast Nigeria
Repeated attacks against farmers risk aggravating the food crisis in Northeast Nigeria. Farmers must be protected so they can cultivate their lands and return to their families alive, urged the Norwegian Refugee Council today. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is horrified by the killing of at least 12 farmers in Kalle village, Borno state, Northeast […]
Black soldier flies farming can save 60% animal feeds
By 2050, world population will increase by 2 billion people. Consequently, demand for animal protein – fish, chicken, pork, to mention but a few will increase. Presently, the cost of fishmeal and soya bean is soaring higher by the day. Reason being that the nation’s oceans are currently over fished! Farmers in Nigeria spend between […]
How to set up Cattle Farming in Nigeria.
Are you interested in entering into cattle farming business in Nigeria and don’t know where or how to begin? Then, here is a perfect guide for you. Don’t forget we have earlier wrote about how to make money from poultry business in Nigeria, How to start pig farming, how to start snail farming how to start dairy business in Nigeria, and fish farming business […]
House wife – I make N450,000 monthly from poultry farming
A Kaduna-based housewife, Hajiya Hassana Idris, said on Thursday that she smiled to the bank with N450,000 monthly from poultry farming business. Idris, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna, described poultry farming as a lucrative business a woman could do with little stress. She also […]
CBN and Dangote aim to achieve self sufficiency in tomato production
Nigeria is set to achieve self sufficiency in tomato production in the next one year following the attainment of daily production of one million tomato nurseries. Mr Godwin Emefiele answering questions during his screening by the Senate for Central Bank Governorship in Abuja on Wednesday The daily production of tomato nurseries was driven by the […]
CBN Promises Massive Tomato Revolution In Nigeria
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has expressed optimism that another revolution, similar to what was recorded in the production of rice is about to occur in Nigeria, with a promise of the CBN to support massive tomatoes production in commercial quantity in the country. Emefiele said he was particularly […]
Evaluating Agriculture Finance in Nigeria: Towards The US$1trn African Food Market By 2030
To maintain its share of the continent’s agriculture GDP by 2030, Nigeria will need to grow its agriculture sector revenues by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% annually. To ensure this is achieved, agriculture budget to GDP will have to be sustained by at least 7% annually. It is estimated that agriculture is […]
Nigerian Women Farmers decry 3% Budgetary allocation to Agriculture.
Abakaliki—FEMALE farmers in Ebonyi State, yesterday stated that the three per cent budgetary allocation to agriculture by the current administration was not sufficient if the sector was to make considerable progress in the state The farmers called on the state government to ensure increased budgetary allocation to the sector in the 2019 fiscal year. The women […]
How To Start Goat Farming
Goat farming is one of the most rewarding animal rearing business anyone can engage in anywhere in the world. Goat meats are widely accepted and consumed round the globe, while the milk is also gaining in popularity and is being sold in supermarkets across the United States, Europe and Asia and represent the bulk of […]
How Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria
Ogbonnaya Chukwu, the general manager, Ebonyi State Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited (EFCCL) sat behind a busy desk in his scantily-furnished office as he spoke glowingly about the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative while a generator coughed outside. “Last year the company joined the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI) of the federal government and since then the company […]
Nigeria, Morocco agree to promote agricultural cooperation
The minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh, and his Moroccan counterpart, Aziz Akhannouch, have signed a cooperation agreement on vocational training and technical support, which will enhance capacity for agricultural management in Nigeria. The two countries signed three agreements on agricultural cooperation, a gas pipeline and a basic chemicals platform. Further discussions will […]
High-tech in agriculture is transforming the fortunes of Nigerian rice farmers
New planting and harvesting techniques have transformed the fortunes of rice farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural belt, turning family-run plots into thriving businesses. Many have doubled or tripled their profit with higher yields and better-quality rice that gives smallholder farmers access to a wider market. Three years ago, Mohammed Sani scraped enough to feed his family from […]
Nigeria’s most profitable farming venture in 2019
All the people who always wanted to start farming can finally try to do it in the new year. Still, we need to know which farming business in Nigeria will be the most profitable and can potentially bring a lot of money. This article was created to analyze different farming businesses and tell you which […]
How to start fish farming in Nigeria
Let’s talk about how to start fish farming in Nigeria. How does one take those few first steps to creating a fish farm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of running such a farm in Nigeria? When it comes to fish farming, Nigeria has always enjoyed this popular (and lucrative) area of agriculture business. However, […]
National Sugar Development Council Releases N3.9bn To Boost Sugarcane Farming in Nigeria
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has approved the disbursement of N3.9bn from the National Sugar Development Fund for local sugarcane farming in Nigeria Concise News understands that the move is geared towards the implementation of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). In 2012, the Federal Executive Council approved the NSMP for implementation and adoption as […]
Biotechnology aid the Provision of Succour To Nigerian Farmers.
American farmers have widely adopted genetically modified crops since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybeans varieties. The U.S. farm income from 1996 to 2016 is approximately $186.1 billion resulting from enhanced productivity and efficiency gains from agricultural biotechnology. Decades of documented evidence uphold that agricultural biotechnology is both safe and beneficial; it […]
South West Farmers resolve to work together to achieve greater Production
Ibadan – The South West farmers have resolved to work as a team to put its house in order and speak with one voice to enhance food production in Nigeria. Development Association, Mrs Grace Oluwatoye made the remark on Thursday at the 2019 Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Congress held in Ibadan.Oluwatoye […]
Governor Ambode of Lagos State Empowers Farmers With Equipment to boost them.
Lagos – The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, empowered no fewer than 1252 farmers across the state under its Agricultural Value Chain Empowerment Programme. The farmers were empowered with fish-drying kilns, plastic crates, collapsible water tanks, and out-board engines among others. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while speaking at the flag-off of the empowerment ceremony, which held at […]
Climate Change and Food Security
Most Nigerians are well aware that the agricultural sector has been neglected in favor of oil and gas. A poorly performing agricultural sector limits the domestic supply of food, directly affecting its availability and affordability. This low productivity results in widespread food insecurity and poverty. Some studies have shown that up to 70% of Nigerians […]