Agriculture

Cassava Growers, Community Leader Condemn Gang-up Against Psaltry international ……Say Psaltry Made Cassava A Farm Product To Reckon With Globally

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  The Psaltry Cassava Growers Association of Oyo State, has condemned an attempt by some individuals to gang up and launch media war against Psaltry International Ltd., the foremost cassava processing company in Africa, based in Ado Awaye, Iseyin local government. While reacting to a publication in an online newspaper (name withheld) on Thursday 7th … Read more

(Photos)Hon Bugama Leads Plateau Delegation To Fashola Agro Industrial Hub For Insights On Agribusiness

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Adeleke Maria A delegation from Plateau State, led by the Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture, Samson Bugama visited the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan and the Fashola Agro-Industrial Hub in Oyo State. The delegation were received by Dr Debo Akande, the Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness, international Cooperation and Development … Read more

SAFER Loan: Oyo Gov’t Eases Requirements For Farmers …Approves inclusion Of Farmer’s Exco Groups As Guarantors

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  The Oyo State government has taken steps to ease the guarantor’s requirements for the ongoing SAfER/Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), scheme for farmers. This, according to the Chairman, ACCOS, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, is in a bid to ensure more farmers in Oyo State have access to Agricultural loan schemes. Speaking with stakeholders … Read more

2024 World Food Day: Makinde Speaks On Moves To Boost Food Security In Oyo

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  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will not relent in its effort to boost food security and safe functioning of the food supply chain in the state. He maintained that the government has taken several steps to promote agriculture and ensure food security in the state, including providing support to … Read more

Makinde Approves Recruitment Of Extension Officers, Vet Doctors

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  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has granted approval for the recruitment of agriculture extension officers and veterinary doctors. The governor, who announced the approval on Tuesday, said the recruitment exercise will cover the 33 local government areas of the state. This was as he also announced the setting up of model farm service centres … Read more

Poultry Farmers Warns As Egg Prices May Hit N10,000 Per Crate.

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  A crate of egg which currently sells between N5,500 and N6,000 may soon be sold at N10,000, according to Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Nigeria is currently experiencing one of its worst inflation in decades as prices of many commodities have skyrocketed. Factors responsible for this are the hike in fuel price and forex … Read more

64th Independence Anniversary: Makinde Extends Subsidised Transport Scheme By Six Months•••Relaxes Measures For Agric Credit Loans To Small Holder Farmers

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  By Adeleke Maria  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of the state to keep hope alive as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, noting that his government will continue to take decisions that serve the best interest of the people. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, during his Independence Day Address … Read more

OYO-CARES Begins Distributing Farm Inputs to Farmers in Ido, Oyo LGAs; Beneficiaries Receive Goats, Cassava Cuttings, Maize Seeds, and More

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  The Oyo Community Action Resilience And Economic Stimulus (OYO- CARES) on Thursday, commenced the fourth phase distribution of agricultural farm inputs to 300 crop and livestock farmers in Ido Local Government Area to further enhance food production in Oyo State. The exercise aims at distribution of agricultural inputs and provision of capacity building and … Read more