NBMA Assures Safety Over Consumption of TELA Maize

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has assured Nigerians of their safety when consuming TELA maize, adding that the safety and health of Nigerians...

NARPPMAN Calls for More Investment in Rubber Plantations

The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketing Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has disclosed that rubber is becoming the most sought-after agro produce in the...

Osun Boosts Tomato, Pepper Farming with N2.2 Million

  The Osun State government has kicked off its farming empowerment programme with the distribution of N2.2 million loans to selected tomato and pepper growers...

FMAN establishes procurement centers in Wheat Producing states

Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN ) has disclosed it's decision to establish procurement centers  to offtake all wheat grain from up to 50,000...

Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards

Bill Kustas (an ARS hydrologist) and Martha Anderson are fine-tuning computer models at the ARS  Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. This is...

Kwara State Plans to Revive Cocoa Farming

  The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated that to ensure the improvement of the dying cocoa farm in the State, the Government has raised...

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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