AGS NEWS – In a tragic incident on Friday, May 3, 2024, suspected Fulani herdsmen ambushed and killed three farmers in Ogbaulu community of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. The victims, identified as Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, … Continue reading Suspected herdsmen kill three farmers in Benue village
The Federal Government is set to provide support for a substantial number of farmers, ranging from 150,000 to 250,000, offering a 50% input subsidy for the cultivation of 200,000 to 250,000 hectares of wheat in the upcoming 2023-2024 Wheat Irrigation … Continue reading FG commits to supporting 250,000 wheat farmers in dry season farming initiative
The Agriculture Development Farmers Association of Oyo State is calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to significantly reduce lending rates to stimulate food production. The association’s Chairman, Salihu Imam, emphasized that a substantial reduction in lending costs would accelerate … Continue reading Farmers advocate interest rate reduction to enhance food security
In a bid to support the poultry and fishery (feed mill) sectors, the Kwara State Government has initiated the distribution of maize at a highly subsidized rate, offering it at 44.5% of the market value. A joint statement by Dr. … Continue reading Kwara state offers subsidized maize to poultry and fish farmers
Governor Umar Muhammed Bago expressed concern about the detrimental impact of banditry, cattle rustling, illegal mining, and similar activities on the state’s residents. During a visit from the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. … Continue reading Farmers forced to flee due to bandit activities – Gov. Bago
A group of twenty Nigerian farmers hailing from different states of the country is currently participating in a comprehensive three-week training program at Thailand’s Maejo University. The farmers, who arrived in Thailand last week to commence their training, will be … Continue reading Nigerian farmers gain agricultural expertise in Thailand to foster self sufficiency and empowerment
Gunmen have kidnapped twelve farmers in Ugya village, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, demanding a ransom of N12.6 million. According to a resident of the village, Saidu Yahaya, the victims were kidnapped last Thursday when the gunmen rounded … Continue reading Kidnappers in Nasarawa state demand N12.6 million ransom for 12 farmers
Farmers in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State in Nigeria protested against the alleged takeover and destruction of their farms by a private company on Wednesday. The farmers claimed that the state government sold their cocoa plantations to … Continue reading Farmers in Ondo protest alleged eviction from their land by the government
Agricultural stakeholders have called on the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to adopt policies and invest in mechanisation and inputs to improve the country’s food system. The farmers also recommended involving the heads of various commodity associations in policy and decision-making … Continue reading Farmers urge Tinubu to invest in mechanisation for improving food system
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