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Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Sep 28, 2023

Nigeria Joins Rest of the World to Commemorate World Rabies Day

The Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, stressed the need for the elimination of dog mediated human rabies in line with the global initiative to eliminate dog mediated human rabies by year 2030

As the World marks Rabies Day, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) kick started the event with a joint press briefing. Addressing the Press, the Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Aug 22, 2023

Nigeria: I’m ready and willing to commit 100 per cent to the service of the nation - Senator Kyari

He stated that the challenges in the Agricultural sector is not insurmountable which has propelled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to declare emergency in food security

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has pledged his readiness and willingness to commit 100 per cent to the service of the nation to mitigate the issues of food insecurity, flooding among others and enhance production. The Minister stated this on assumption of…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Aug 07, 2023

Nigeria - Anthrax: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) Donates Free 50,000 Doses of Vaccines to Lagos State Government (LASG)

Dr Umakhihe appealed to the State Government for Robust Public Awareness and Sensitization Engagement among Stakeholders towards Prevention and Control of the Disease in Lagos State

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has donated Free 50,000 Doses of Anthrax Vaccines to the Lagos State Government (LASG) to mitigate the spread of the Anthrax Disease to Animals and Human and ensure the Safety of the Livestock Sub Sector. Speaking during the Courtesy Visit to…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Jun 12, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Government Alerts General Public on Outbreak of Anthrax

The Disease which has claimed some lives, is a Bacterial Disease that affects both Animals and Man, that is a Zoonotic Disease

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby alerts the General Public on the outbreak of Anthrax in some Neighbouring Countries within the West African Sub-Region; specifically, Northern Ghana Bordering Burkina Faso and Togo. The Disease which has claimed some lives, is a Bacterial Disease that affects both Animals…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 25, 2023

Federal Government Approves National Dairy Policy for Livestock Farmers

The policy would provide enabling environment for increase in milk production, processing, distribution and consumption and earnings of the livestock farmers

Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Dairy Policy to enhance Livestock Farming by ensuring a stable and sustainable dairy sector, reduce the protracted conflict between farmers and herders as well as drive massive investments in the industry. Speaking during the 2023 World Milk Day Ministerial Press Briefing, which…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 25, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils N5Billion Loan Facility for Livestock Farmers

Dr. Mohammad Abubakar said that the Present Administration was committed to reforming the livestock Sector with notable programmes

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has revealed that the Federal Government had provided N5Billion Loan Facility to Bank of Agriculture, (BoA), for livestock farmers across the country. The Loan Facility would ensure more access at reasonable interest rates for farmers to expand their business…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 20, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Government Commissions Large Scale Integrated Rice Mill to Enhance Food Sufficiency, Others

Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar revealed that for the past eight years, his regime had intensively promoted and supported Agricultural development in the country

President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has commissioned the large scale Integrated Rice Mill to expand domestic rice production as well as achieve self-sufficiency in the Country. The event which took place at Sheda, Kwali Area Council, Abuja recently was in line with the Federal Government’s mandate to achieve food sufficiency, security…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 02, 2023

Nigeria: Abubakar Calls for No Vaccination Policy to Tackle Avian Influenza

He pointed out that it is waste of fund and urged Poultry Farmers to embrace basic hygiene in their business

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has called on Development Partners to practice “No Vaccination Policy” for the control of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) otherwise known as Bird Flu. He pointed out that it is waste of fund and urged Poultry Farmers to…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Apr 13, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Government Proffers Roadmap for National Alternative Feed Resources

Nigeria’s animal feed sector remained underdeveloped, due to high cost of ingredients and other production factors, which resulted in market dislocation

Federal Government and Development partners have proffered roadmap for National Alternative Feed resources to reduce cost of production and effects of incessant price volatility in the Animal Feed industry. The Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar revealed this at the 2nd National Animal…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | Mar 20, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Stakeholders Advocate for Animal Welfare to Prevent Losses

The National President called on the Federal Government to set up committees that would involve Veterinarians and Animal Health components in the rescue and emergencies.

In a bid to boost National Food Security and wealth creation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with F & A Engineering Construction Links Limited has organized a National Stakeholders Consultative meeting to stimulate the interest of stakeholders on the need to embrace Animal Welfare during…

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