Agric Agency Set To Recruit 30,000 Graduates

The National Agricultural and Land Development Agency (NALDA) has received approval from the federal government to employ 30,000 science and agriculture graduates as soil...

NEPC Laments Cashew Production in Nigeria, Conducts Training in Kogi

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has lamented the current state of cashew production in Nigeria, stating that the country’s production capacity is now been...

Kebbi Govt Partners Pakistan to Boost Agriculture, Others

As a result of extant cordial relations between Nigeria and Pakistan, as well as between Pakistan and Kebbi State, the state and Pakistan’s government...

Senator Donates Fertilizer to Farmers

Resident farmers of the Abia Central Senatorial District have been gifted with 1,000 cans of fertilizer by their district representative, Senator Theodore Orji. The...

NVRC Releases Additional 49 High-Yielding Crop Varieties

The National Varieties Release Committee (NVRC) has released 49 high-yielding crop varieties of 11 crops submitted for registration, release and consideration, by the Nigerian...

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...

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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