Vincent. A. Yusuf

Abidjan, Abuja, Nigeria

Journalist and Senior Reporter at Daily Trust

Journalist ( covering Agriculture)

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Bakers insist on 15% increase in bread price tomorrow

Jul 22, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf |Seun Adeuyi |Dickson S. Adama |Mumini Abdulkareem

By Vincent A. Yusuf & Seun Adeuyi (Abuja), Dickson S. Adama (Jos) & Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin) The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCON) has insisted that bread prices will be increased by 15 per cent nationwide, beginning on Monday. Some of the bakers who spoke to Daily Trust on Sunday insisted on executing the decision.
How biotech will revolutionize Nigeria’s food production – Prof Mustapha - Daily Trust

Jul 19, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) said the deployment of safe biotechnology tools is already revolutionizing food production in Nigeria. The Director General/CEO of the agency, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, while speaking at the one-day Biotechnology and Biosafety Sensitization workshop for the Southwest region of Nigeria at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, said the African continent at large will witness a massive transformation of its agricultural systems.
Maize association adopts PPP model, targets 1m jobs

Jul 18, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) said it is implementing the Private-Public-Partnership business model for enhanced maize production and marketing with a goal of generating one million jobs nationwide. Dr. Abubakar Bello, the Association’s national president, announced this at the formal flag-off of the 2023 wet season maize farming and input distribution in Katsina State.
BREAKING: Nigeria confirms first anthrax case

Jul 17, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday signed by Dr. Columba T. Vakuru , Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria on July 14, 2023.
With 50 cows 20 years ago, I now have 1,000

Jul 15, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

Idris Isa Bawa, an architect, resisted giving up on livestock husbandry despite the enormous obstacles he faced. Beginning from his university years, Bawa was determined to become a livestock farmer, a desire that was firmly rooted in his inheritance, determination and the desire to succeed. Bawa told Daily Trust that his livestock business began 20 years ago with about 50 cows.
Millet market value to hit $12bn in 2025

Jul 15, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

FAO to strengthen local production In March 2021, the UN General Assembly declared 2023 to be the International Year of Millet on the Government of India’s recommendation. Over 70 different countries, including Nigeria, backed this plan. In the next two years (2025), Global Market Insights Inc. predicted that the global millet market would be worth more than $12 billion, and Nigeria and India, the largest producer want to have 80 percent of that market share.
Nigeria: Doctors Seek Urgent Action on Maternal, Neonatal Mortalities

Jul 14, 2023 | allafrica.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

Medical professionals have called on the federal government to take urgent action to cut down the rising number of women and babies dying due to complications during childbirth. The Association of Fetomaternal Medicine Specialists of Nigeria (AFEMSON) at their 6th Annual General Meeting and International Scientific Conference in Abuja, Friday raised concerns over the deteriorating situation on maternal health delivery in the country.
Doctors seek urgent action on maternal, neonatal mortalities

Jul 14, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

Medical professionals have called on the federal government to take urgent action to cut down the rising number of women and babies dying due to complications during childbirth. The Association of Fetomaternal Medicine Specialists of Nigeria (AFEMSON) at their 6th Annual General Meeting and International Scientific Conference in Abuja, Friday raised concerns over the deteriorating situation on maternal health delivery in the country.
Households, poultry industry face tough choices over rising maize price

Jul 12, 2023 | dailytrust.com | Vincent. A. Yusuf

The current price of maize is a source of concern for many consumers and value chain actors across the country. Maize is one of the major pillars of the poultry and feed industries and a crucial cereal for variety of dishes for millions of people in northern Nigeria. The demand for maize has outpaced supply due to the expansion of the poultry and feed industries, population growth, and other enhanced value chain activities.
Nigeria: Why Local Rice Price Continues to Rise - Millers, Farmers

Jul 10, 2023 | allafrica.com | Hussein Yahaya |Vincent. A. Yusuf |Sunday M. Ogwu |Ibrahim Giginyu

Stakeholders in the rice value chain have identified insufficient paddy rice and poor irrigation that are hindering all-year-round farming as the major factors responsible for the high cost of local rice in the country. They also listed the near absence of mechanisation, insecurity and the high cost of inputs as some of the causes. Daily Trust reports that despite huge investments in the rice value chain, the price of locally processed rice has continued to rise since 2018 in the country.