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NFU recommends improvements to maximize environment benefits of EQIP.

As the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues 2018 Farm Bill implementation with the release of its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Interim Rule, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the agency to strengthen the conservation program to better support farmers as they work to ensure the longevity of their land and natural resources.

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Border Closure: “Nigeria saved N50 billion from Poultry Industry” – NIAS

Following the Federal Government’s decision to temporarily close the land borders, Nigeria has saved about N50 billion naira from the poultry industry since the policy took flight in October. Prof. Eustace Iyayi, the Registrar of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), made the revelation during a news conference in Abuja themed “Nigeria border closure: Impact on the livestock sub-sector, food security and employment generation.”

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