Agriculture Archives

Sep

28

2024

Arochukwu/Ohafia: Rep. Ibe Okwara Set To Train 5000 Women, Youths, Provide Start-Up Grant

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Agriculture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Ohafia

Hon. Ibe Okwara Set to Train and Provide Start-Up Grant to Another Set of Women and Youths in Arochukwu/Ohafia Through His Agro-Empowerment/Human Capital Development Initiative. Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa is dedicated to empowering women and youths in the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This commitment aligns with his pledges made during the recent general elections. He is set to commence the second phase of the Agro-Empowerment Programme, aiming to equip an additional 100 participants with vital agricultural skills and financial grants. This initiative serves as a pathway for economic growth, self-reliance, and financial independence within the community. The Agro-Empowerment Programme has…

Aug

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State Government places premium on the revitalization of the Agricultural sector.

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Agriculture, Alex Otti, Economy, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

The Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE reiterated the present administration’s commitment to formulated policies and programmes aimed at boosting food production and enhancing productivity in area of comparative advantage like cocoa. Engr. Emetu, who disclosed this during the inauguration of the members of Abia State Cocoa Development committee at the Government House, Umuahia, said that Governor Alex Otti's administration places high premium on the revitalization of agriculture in the state with special provision made for integrated rural agriculture promotion. The Deputy Governor pointed out that Abia State is endowed with good tropical climate and vast arid land…

Jun

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Empowers 200 Constituents with Agro-Business Training and Support

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Agriculture, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

In a significant move towards fostering self-sustainable food security and Agro-business development, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has empowered 200(100 from each Local Government) constituents with essential training and startup support in poultry and fisheries. This initiative marks another milestone in his commitment to economic growth and community development. Yesterday's event was a vibrant gathering where constituents received comprehensive training and crucial resources to kickstart their ventures in poultry and fisheries. The support provided included bags of fish feed, bags of poultry feed, fingerlings, cartons of chicks, drinkers and feeders for poultry, and a pond for fish farming. This holistic approach…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Food costs are high due to extortion and poor roads, according to C’River farmers

Economy, Metro, News, OpinionAgriculture, Cross River, Economy, Health, Metro, Opinion

The deplorable condition of farm produce evacuation roads and the frequent extortions by government agents have been bemoaned by farmers and community leaders in the northern senatorial district of Cross River. In the northern region, which includes Yala, Ogoja, Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku, agriculture is the primary source of income. They claimed that because of the poor roads connecting their villages, they are unable to transport their produce to markets and urban areas, which has resulted in the waste of their farm crops. "The issue of numerous extortion checkpoints in these villages and towns has become very worrisome," stated Joseph…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

Kogi Advances Agricultural Education with Proposed College

NewsAgriculture, Kogi State

The state House of Assembly's second reading of a measure that would create Kogi College of Agriculture, Ochaja-Egume, was passed with great success. The measure, which was introduced by Enema Paul (APC-Dekina/Okura), intends to establish a centre for food production, agricultural innovation, and intellectual growth. Mr. Paul claims that the proposed college aims to meet practical as well as educational objectives. Students studying Ordinary and Higher National Diploma levels will have admission chances, offering a comprehensive platform for agricultural education. Furthermore, in order to promote knowledge in the subject, the college intends to establish professional courses that would certify individuals…