Agriculture news today nigeria 13 march 2019
Here are some agriculture news from Nigeria for March 13, 2019:
- FG Launches NIRSAL Microfinance Bank to Support Farmers: The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Microfinance Bank to provide financial support to farmers and agricultural businesses. The bank is expected to provide loans to farmers at a single-digit interest rate. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rice Farmers in Kebbi State to Benefit from N1.5bn Loan: The Kebbi State Government has announced that rice farmers in the state will benefit from a N1.5 billion loan facility provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support the growth of the rice sector. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Records 3.5% Growth in 2018: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 3.5% in 2018, driven by increased production of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans. (Source: Premium Times)
- FG to Establish 10 New Agricultural Zones in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural zones in Nigeria to promote agricultural development and increase food production. The zones will be established in states such as Kano, Kaduna, and Ogun. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 54.5 Million Metric Tons in 2018: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's cassava production reached 54.5 million metric tons in 2018, making it the country's second-largest crop after maize. (Source: The Guardian)
- FG to Establish 10,000 New Irrigation Schemes in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10,000 new irrigation schemes in Nigeria to improve agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses. (Source: Daily Post)
These are some of the agriculture news from Nigeria for March 13, 2019. I hope you find them informative and useful!