M a r k e t N e w s

Nigeria: 20,000 Rice Farmers to Get N1.8 Billion Loan

Posted on : Saturday , 2nd April 2016

Twenty thousand rice farmers in Niger would be assisted with a N1.8 billion loan, under CBN Anchor Borrowers Programme within the next four years, Niger Coordinator of Agriculture Graduates Association of Nigeria (AGAN), has said.

 
The Coordinator, Malam Hussaini Iliyasu, stated this on Thursday in Minna at a stakeholders' meeting.
 
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Rice Value Chain Investment Project Multi Stakeholders' meeting was held between the State Ministry of Agriculture, IFAD, CBN and the association.
 
He said that 150 agricultural agents would be employed for close monitoring of farmers under the scheme to ensure they pay back their loans as at when due.
 
Iliyasu said that the loan would cover the entire chain of the rice sector, adding that different cooperatives were involved in these programme.
 
Iliyasu said that the association had done a detailed study of the total package, consisting of inputs, technical support, equipment and marketing strategies for the past three years.
 
The coordinator charged other relevant associations to collaborate with AGAN to avoid duplication of the programme and to ensure success of the entire programme.
 
He gave the assurance that all the cooperatives have been properly verified to authenticate their individual membership of AGAN.
 
‎In her remarks, the CBN representative, Mrs Margaret Sulaiman, tasked stakeholders to tap from the success story of the scheme recorded in Kebbi and Kano states‎.
 
Sulaiman urged farmers to be focused and committed to rice production, noting that this would go a long way in alleviating poverty among the teeming unemployed youths in the country.
 
NAN‎ reports that the CBN Anchor Borrowers Programme is designed to create economic linkages between farmers and processors. (NAN)

Source : allafrica.com
-->
Featured Companies
  • Fasa | Packaging machinery and solutions
  • /
  • PRODAL 94 SRL
  • ME GUSTA

Complete List  

Advertisers in previous issue:

  • We are a prominent packaging company based at industrial heart of Ahmedabad city.
  • Dairy Products
  • The Major Food Processing & Packaging Technology Show in Egypt & North Africa
  • Rich Holding International is a China based international trading company with an expertise in food industry.
  • Delta Food produces tomato paste and milk powder in different packaging and in different concentration.
  • Industrial Dynamics / filtec has been a leading innovator in the filed of inspection and laser coding equipment
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Richfield Industries is a part of one of the fastest growing industrial and services conglomerate with projected turnover of Rs.1000 crore.
  • Afronutri Ltd is an intermediary supplier of end consumer baby food products selling directly to retails and wholesalers as well as hospitals and pharmacies.
  • El-Eman company provides a new source of specialized products of the highest standard of quality.
  • Ulker Group started its adventure with 75 tons of biscuit production in its first year, 64 years ago.
  • This journal goes to producers, buyers, traders and carriers dealing with the food industry products from Ukraine, and neighbor and foreign countries.
  • Alexform is the leading manufacturer of cold rolled steel profiles, offering both quality products and reliable service to its customers via the most advanced production facilities in Egypt.
  • OASIS is a subsidiary of OASIS International. The OASIS brand is the recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of bottled and pressure water coolers.
  • The company was established since 1976Group of Companies, one of Ghazi and OlayanThe company is located in the schwing and this region is very rich in fruit trees of all varieties because of its mild climate
  • Supermarket Shelving,Freezers,Chillers;Trolleys;Weiching Scales;Cash Registers Labelling Machines;etc.
  • Dairy Products,Beverages,Ice Creams;etc.
  • Postharvest international directory of suppliers. Equipments, materials & services. Fruits, vegetable & ornamentals.
  • International Exhibition on Food Products, Processing & packaging Machineries and Allied Industries.
  • The company started in 1987 and is today one of the largest privately owned companies supplying containers for a multitude of applications.
  • Symega is a reliable producer of food ingredients and has supplied to many of the finest food processors in different parts of the world.
  • Wide Range of Kitchen Equipments.
  • Bag Snacks registered since 1987 a constant growth, managing to position itself in Italy just below the major leaders of the sector.
  • Manufacturing of ice cream cones, sugar cones. Soft serve ice cream powder mix.
  • The Gulf Union Foods Company is one of the key national companies that have a clear contribution to the food manufacturing sector, especially juices and beverages.

Home | About Afrotrade | Advertise With Us | Trade Events | Contact Us | Link to us | Terms |  Follow us on : Facebook
Afrotrade International Marketing, Tel: +971-50-6285684
© 1998-2026 Afrotrade