The Agric. Services Training Centre and Marketing Limited has in recent times made giant strides having trained over 4000 Plateau farmers in modern and better farming methods that have paid off in many ways. Disclosing this to the press in Jos, Managing Director of ASTC&M, Dr. Susan Bentu said, “Currently, the Plateau State […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Since the arrival of the Seleka rebel group in the Central African Republic, CAR, in 2013; as well as other armed groups engaging in attacks, and reprisals that have caused large-scale displacements of persons, the country has not recovered from the destructions meted on it. CAR with an estimated population […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – A country with food insecurity is vulnerable and susceptible to violence. Lack of peace and food security expose citizens to a lack of development. The Central African Republic, CAR like other African countries is faced with widespread food insecurity propelled by insecurity floods; weak […]

In a significant move to support conflict-affected communities, the Plateau State Government has commissioned the Agricultural Service and Training Center and Marketing Limited to cultivate 6,000 hectares of farmland across the state’s three senatorial districts. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to revitalize local farming communities that have faced severe disruptions […]

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Plateau Duncan Fertilizer Company Limited, Dr. Godfrey Bawa Shitgurum, MON has assured farmers, citizens of Plateau State and Nigeria that standard would not be compromised as the company commence full manufacturing of Fertilizer in Plateau State. He stated that the Company is committed to the production of standard and farmer […]

In a bid to alleviate the plight of conflict-affected communities in Plateau State, the government has taken a significant step by providing farming interventions to Mangu, Riyom, and Barkin Ladi communities. These areas have recently witnessed devastation caused by conflicts, leading to the destruction of farms and disruption of livelihoods. The official flag-off of the […]