Harvest Season responsible for the drop in price of local rice Yuletide Season and Abakakiki rice Local rice production The price of de-stoned local rice, commonly known as ‘Abakaliki rice,’ has experienced a slight reduction of six to ten percent in major markets in Enugu, bringing relief to residents and driving increased patronage for the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South-West Agricultural Company (SWAgCo) on rice production as part of efforts to boost food production in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola disclosed that the MoU is not only … Read more
Deputy National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mr. Segun Atho, says rice farmers in Lagos can grow the crop all year round to meet demand. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Atho said that the state could feed itself in the area of rice production, if fully harnessed, including cultivating the crop all-year-round. ” … Read more
Nigeria’s effort at ensuring the nation become a major producer of rice seems to be getting the desired fillip as the German government, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has stated its commitment to provide €2 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) in … Read more