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Nigeria’s Federal Universities of Agriculture have been returned from the supervision of the Ministry of Education to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Minister of Agriculture and Rural development – Chief Audu Ogbeh who made the disclosure at a recent stakeholders meeting with Vice Chancellors and Governing Boards of the universities in Abuja, said returning the universities to their original supervisory ministry was aimed at refocusing the institutions to fulfil their core mandates. Describing the move as one informed by sound reasoning and logic, the minster stated that the universities are expected to train Nigerian youths in agriculture, help to move agriculture forward and proffer solutions to the challenges faced in the sector especially in the area of research. Chief Ogbeh regretted the long departure of the universities from agricultural disciplines to non-agriculture courses such as accounting, engineering and medicine etc. which were being thought

The avocado is a rather unique type of fruit. Most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrate, while avocado is high in healthy fats. Numerous studies show that it has powerful beneficial effects on health. Here are 12 health benefits of avocado, that are supported by scientific research. 1. Avocado is Incredibly Nutritious What we refer to as “avocado” is the fruit of the avocado tree, called Persea americana . This fruit is prized for its high nutrient value and is added to all sorts of dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture. It is the main ingredient in guacamole . These days, the avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health conscious individuals. It is often referred to as a superfood… which is not surprising given its health properties . There are many kinds of avocados, and the shape (from pear-shaped to round) and color (from green to black) can vary between them. They can also weigh anywhere from 8 ounces (220 grams) to 3 pounds (1.4 kg)

The federal government of Nigeria has disclosed plans to stop importation of rice by 2018. The minister of agriculture and rural development, audu ogbeh made it known that the Federal Government targets at generating seven million tonnes of rice to fulfill the country's demand. “i suppose we've attained the level of being considered one of the largest manufacturers of rice, even though many humans are still doubtful about that. So, for people who say it isn't always true, i assume they want to take another appearance,” he expressed. He stated that Nigeria has gotten to the level in which it would not depend on different countries for rice production having located rice plantations in different international locations. “i've been in Vietnam , the same kind of rice plantation you spot there is what you spot in Nigeria ”, he said. He but cited that there has been need to enhance the milling ability to beautify production. “the simplest factor we need to feature is t

1. Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. It grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste. However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties . The entire “head” is called a garlic bulb, while each segment is called a clove. There are about 10-20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take. We now know that most of the health effects are caused by one of the sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed. This compound is known as allicin , and is also responsible for the distinct garlic smell. Allicin enters the body from the digestive tract and travels all over the body, where it exerts its potent biological effects (which we’ll get to in a bit). 2. Garlic Is Highly Nutritious, But Has Very

There are signs that the European Union is considering reversing its ban on Nigeria's agricultural produce as revealed by the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service .The Coordinating Director of the agency, Dr. Vincent Isegbe, gave the hint in Lagos at the opening of a two-day training workshop on plant health inspection and certification of vegetables for exporters and farmers. Isegbe revealed  that the EU had promised to reverse the ban if necessary measures were put in place before 2019.He lamented that the European Union ban on Nigeria’s beans had a crippling  effect on the economy, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to avoid such rejection of the Nation’s agricultural commodities in the future.According to him “We have had issues in the past concerning beans where the European Union suspended Nigeria for three years for beans export. That is not good for us because it means that all thefarmers who are producing beans can no more export the quantity that they used to export”.“

Cassava is one of the most cultivated crops in Nigeria. One of its by product:Garri is one of the most consumed food in the country.   Ways to maximize cassava production include: - Cultivating improved varieties of cassava: Most cassava farmers use varieties which which are low yielding,  very susceptible to pest and diseases and also mature late. There would be increase in production if farmers would adopt improved varieties which are resistant to most diseases, high yielding and mature early. However  farmers should choose improved varieties which are adaptable to the farming environment, for example research has shown that varieties such as TMS8082, TME419, IMO BEST all do well in Imo state. Other improved varieties include NR8082,NR8083,TMS30572 etc. - SPACING : spacing is another factor that contribute to cassava production, while some farmers under use the land some also congest a lot of cassava in a small area of land. The ideal spacing is 1m x 1m by 10cm deep at angle 4

The founder, Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has called on Nigerian leaders to see agriculture as the surest way out of the current economic recession the country 8s going through. He condemned the abandonment of Agriculture after the discovery of oil and said that the agriculture would create a lot of jobs and bussiness opportunities in the country. Afe Babalola who made the statement in Ado-Ekiti recently stressed that, ‘for Nigeria to overcome the present economic problems, we must add business to agriculture. We need to develop our own technology, improve our own farming practice, innovate, invent and create massive and robust markets for our unique African agricultural products’. “Before the advent of oil, Nigeria was self-sufficient in many things. We made good money from agricultural products. Our Naira was stronger than the British pound and the American Dollar. But after the oil discovery in Oloibiri in 1956, we abandoned that all-important income ea