Distribution of fertilizers donated by the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced in Ekiti State, with stakeholders stressing transparency and accountability in the process. Speaking…
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Pro Tinubu Group Distributes 200,000 Hybrid Seedlings to 2,000 Ekiti Farming Families
The Young Professionals for Tinubu (Young Professionals for Tinubu) has distributed 200,000 hybrid seedlings of tomatoes, onions, pepper and okro to farmers in Ekiti State in a bid to boost…
EKITI YAM SEED SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO GENERATE OVER ₦6BN ANNUALLY
The Ekiti State Government has flagged off a yam seed support programme and the distribution of subsidised cocoa and oil palm seedlings as part of efforts to boost food security,…
EKITI GOVT, EKITI KETE LIVESTOCK PARTNER ON CATTLE RANCHES IN IRELE
…Firm Pays Compensation to Affected Residents The Ekiti State Government has partnered with Ekiti Kete Livestock Development Company Limited to establish a modern cattle ranching project in Irele Ekiti, in…
Oyebanji pushes forestry as key driver of Ekiti’s economic growth
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has called for renewed commitment to sustainable forest management, describing tree planting as an investment in the future of the environment, economy and coming…
Residents laud Oyebanji’s Ounje Ekiti food programme
Eniola Yekini Residents of Ekiti State have commended the state government for introducing the Ounje Ekiti initiative aimed at making staple foods more affordable for households. The scheme allows residents…
Lower Food Prices May Deepen Farmers’ Poverty, says Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has cautioned that declining food prices may not be the positive development many Nigerians assume, warning that such a trend could further impoverish local farmers—especially…
EKITI: FARM SETTLEMENT AGENCY MEETS FARMERS, REAFFIRMS OYEBANJI’S COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE
Eniola Yekini The Ekiti State Farm Settlement Agency has reaffirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to agricultural development and farmers’ welfare as activities commence for the new farming season.…
EKITI STEPS UP FOOD PRODUCTION AS FARM SETTLEMENTS RECORD MAJOR GAINS
The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to boost food production with an inspection tour of farm settlements across the state ahead of the forthcoming farming season. The Senior Special…
“Niger just acquired another 250 tractors for the LGAs”, debunks Online report on alleged sales of Farming Tractors to Service Debt
An online report which claimed that the Niger state government is selling Farming tractors to offset debt has been faulted. The report titled (Niger State Begins Sake Of Farming Tractors…