Niger Govt. to Cultivate 10,000 Hectares per LG

The Niger State government, under the leadership of Governor Umar Mohamed Bago, has disclosed plans to cultivate 10,000 hectares per local government for the...

70,000 MAGPAMAN Farmers Have Accessed N13bn From CBN

The Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), recently shared that its members have accessed N13 billion from the Central Bank of...

Hidden Prospects in Yam Production

No doubt, an unavailability of yams in the market may starve a wide range of African families. For inestimable reasons, the intensive production of...

Irrigation, Farm Estate Will Boost Agricultural Production

Jennifer Abraham, in this piece, argued that agriculture is beginning to receive the necessary attention and factors like stable electricity and reduction in fuel...

Yobe to Distribute Fertilizer, Implements to 33,000 Farmers

The Yobe State government is set to commence with the distribution of fertilizer and farm inputs to 33,000 small- scale rural and urban farmers...

ECOBasic calls for Adoption of Improved Seed

ECOBasic, an organization responsible for production of genetically pure foundation seed in West Africa, has called on stakeholders in agriculture to adopt the use...

Food Waste: A Looming Crisis in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector

Nigeria's food security and economic growth are significantly hindered by the alarming rate of food waste in the country. According to Professor John Derera,...

CASCADE Project Brings Financial Empowerment to Rural Women in Bauchi

The Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) project is a significant initiative aimed at improving financial services for rural women...

Sowing Hope: Catholic Bishops Call for Boost in Agriculture in Nigeria

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on governments to prioritize agriculture to ensure food sufficiency and boost the country's gross domestic...

Tuta Absoluta Outbreak Threatens Nigeria’s Tomato Production

Nigeria's tomato industry is facing a severe crisis due to the outbreak of Tuta absoluta, also known as tomato Ebola. This devastating disease has...

Cross River State and JR Farms Partner to Develop Large-Scale Coffee Plantation

In a bid to expand Nigeria's coffee value chain and position Cross River State as a key player in the industry, the state government...

Governor Aiyedatiwa Commends SAO Agro’s Contributions to Food Security

SAO Agro, a leading investor in the Ondo Special Agro Processing Zone, recently welcomed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to its oil palm estate in Ore,...

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