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    FMARD and IITA to Train Yam Farmers

    The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), is in partnership with the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and Yam Improvement for...

    FG Pursues 100,000 Hectares of Nasarawa Land for Rice Cultivation

    The federal government of Nigeria is seeking 100,000 hectares of land from Nasarawa State for rice cultivation as part of the Buhari administration’s efforts...

    FMARD Moves to Resuscitate Yam Export

    The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), organized a workshop to achieve the enormous task of repositioning yam...

    How to Make Money From Processing Plantain Into Plantain Chips

    Plantains are a major group of banana varieties, serving as staple foods in many tropical areas. It is a versatile crop that can be consumed...

    Ebonyi Rice Farmers Lose Over N50m to Prolonged Pests Infestations

    Rice farmers in the Ekpaomaka community, located in Ikwo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, are lamenting a loss of no less than N50...

    Lagos Set to Open Imota Rice Mill

    The Lagos State government has disclosed that the 32-metric-tons-per-hour Imota Rice Mill is expected to commence operations before the end of this year, adding...

    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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