FG Begins Second Phase of the Dry/Wet Season Farming Intervention

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security disclosed that the second phase of the dry and wet season farming interventions will commence this...

Lagos to Increase Production of Paddy Rice to 100,000 MT

The Lagos State Government has disclosed its readiness to increase the production of paddy rice at the state’s own rice factory, Imota Rice Mill,...

NAFDAC Calls on Nigerians to Avoid Smuggled Tomato Paste

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of some smuggled tomato pastes in the...

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...

FG Distributes Storage Facilities to Oyo State Farmers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has distributed about 190 improved small-scale post-harvest storage facilities to farmers in Oyo State through the Nigerian Stored Products...

NIHORT Evaluates IITA Plantain, Banana Hybrids for Distribution to Farmers

  Following a call for stronger collaboration and partnership, the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) has embarked on the evaluation of a hybrid plantain and...

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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