Tag: Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN)
Rice farmers lament low productivity
“So, many farmers are waiting for the rainy season before they begin cultivation of their farms. But the problem of…
Nigeria’s new “oil” to be exported soon – RIFAN
Nigeria has become the highest rice-growing country in Africa due to the support of the Federal Government and the intervention…
Prices of rice to fall after launch of rice pyramids in Abuja
Immediately after the unveiling of the pyramids, the Central Bank of Nigeria and RIFAN will allocate the rice to processors.
Rice: Lagos has potential to feed itself – RIFAN
The Deputy National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mr Segun Atho said Lagos State has the potential to…
16,000 farmers get dry season farming loans
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has provided farm inputs worth N200,000 to each of about 16,163 Rice Farmers…
Rice farmers want CBN to reschedule loan repayment plan
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to reschedule its loan repayment…
RIFAN lauds Buhari for loan revolving scheme
Alhaji Ramaham Abubakar, the Chairman of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Nasarawa State, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari…
RIFAN claims border closure not enriching farmers
Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, the National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), says the closure of Nigeria’s land borders is…
RIFAN to prosecute 113 loan defaulters in Daura
The Daura chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Katsina State is to prosecute 113 farmers who failed…
Nigerians now consume local rice worth N1.2 billion daily – Farmers
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says Nigerians now consume rice worth N1.2 billion daily. The President of the…
Badaru’s re-election, victory for Jigawa farmers – RIFAN
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Jigawa on Monday described the re-election of Gov.Mohammed Badaru, the state and…
CBN okays compensation for 500,000 rice farmers affected by flood
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved compensation for over 550,000,…
Ekiti rice farmers get N80 million farm inputs
The Ekiti Chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has distributed farm inputs worth over N80 million…
2,000 rice farmers commence registration in Daura LGA
Daura Local Government chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has commenced the registration of 2,000 large scale rice…
Delta rice farmers will have bumper harvest – RIFAN Chairman
Mr Silvanus Ejezie, Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Delta chapter, on Sunday expressed optimism that rice farmers in…
Farmers to make rice affordable by 2017
Rice farmers have assured Nigerians of their readiness to make the price of rice affordable and accessible by 2017. Mr.…