| 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 |
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 […]
Minister of agriculture Lokpobiri: Farmers are responsible for Nigeria’s increase in Population.
The minister of state for agriculture and rural development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, said the farmers marry more wives and procreate more children – Lokpobiri noted that the growth of the nation’s population is of serious concern to the federal government The minister of state for agriculture and rural development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has blamed farmers […]
Maize Farmers work to achieve 25 million metric tonnes come 2019
The National President of the association, Bello Abubakar, disclosed this an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Abubakar said 50,000 hectares were being cultivated for maize production nationwide to meet the targeted output. The Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria on Thursday said it would produce 25 million metric tonnes of the commodity next year. The National […]
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 […]
120,000 Kano rice farmers to benefit from CBN’s Anchor Borrower programme
The state Chairman of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Kano on Tuesday. No fewer than 120, 000 rice farmers in Kano State would benefit from the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrower programme for this year’s dry season farming. The […]
Nigeria imported $60 million agricultural machinery in 2018….Chief Audu Ogbeh
Nigeria imported $60m worth of agricultural machinery between January and November,2018, according to the data obtained from the United States export portal. The amount is $10m above what was imported in 2017. The report indicated that $12m worth of the machinery was imported from the US, adding that $20m worth of the agricultural machinery was […]
Easy STEPS to Start Poultry Farm in Nigeria
Where can one find the best breed of broiler in Nigeria? What are the primary steps of broiler rearing? Read to know the main features of poultry farming in Nigeria. Everyday people consume thousands of broiler chicken worldwide. Poultry farming is a reasonably good business throughout Nigeria; but how can you know the best chicken […]
Dry season farming, panacea for food security in Nigeria
he Provost of the Federal Collage of Horticulture Dadin-kowa, Gombe State, Professor Fatima Sawa, has said the country can achieve food security if numerous youth rooming the streets are engaged in dry season farming. Professor Sawa who made the call at the weekend in an interview with newsmen, said engaging youth in farming will provide […]
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 […]
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
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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 […]
Obaseki Urge Farmers to seek Information about Modern Farming
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has advocated the need to link farmers to extension services, saying the nation’s agricultural sector has been witnessing setbacks due to poor farming practices. Obaseki made the call while declaring open the maiden edition of the Edo Food and Agric Fair, holding at Imaguero College, Benin, from Dec. 10 to […]
South West Farmers resolve to work together to achieve greater Production
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Governor Ambode of Lagos State Empowers Farmers With Equipment to boost them.
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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 […]
Agriculture rescues the economy of Osun State.
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