FG Reaffirms Commitment to Expanding Wheat Production

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, has disclosed that the federal government, through his ministry, will leave no stone unturned...

NBMA Grants Approval for IAR Genetically Modified Maize

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has given environmental certification for the evaluation and open cultivation of TELA Maize, a genetically modified maize developed...

IITA, Others Collaborate to Enhance Cassava Production in Niger Delta

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta...

NIHORT Empowers Delta Women, Youths with Skills on Mushroom, Tomato Management

In a bid to improve food security and reduce post-harvest losses, the National Institute for Horticultural Research (NIHORT), has trained women and youths in...

CPFAN Calls for FG Intervention Over Pest Invasion

The Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Associations of Nigeria (CPFAN) has alerted the federal government to a ravaging scourge of pests damaging crops in Ondo...

Katsina Partners With Agro Firm to Revamp Neem Factory

The Katsina State government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Contec Global Agro Ltd. for the resuscitation and full utilization of the...

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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