FG Empowers Lagos Farmers with Yam Processing Machines

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has empowered women and youths with yam processing machines in Lagos as part of the...

Making Fortune From Maize Farming

Maize, also known as corn, is one of the most extensively cultivated cereal crops on Earth. More is produced, by weight, than any other grain, and...

NSEMA Raises Alarm as Floods Affect Farms

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has sounded a warning signer over cases of flash floods affecting farming activities in some communities across...

AFAN Takes a Stand Against Rice Seed Importation

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has kicked against the unethical act of illegally importing seed materials into the country, adding that it...

KSADP to Spend N200m on Irrigation Scheme

The Kano State Agro- Pastoral Development Project has designated approximately N200 million for upgrades to Watari Dam in Bagwai Local Government Area aimed at...

Kogi to Add Cashew Cultivation into Farmer’s Scheme

Kogi state government has promised to induct cashew farming into its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme in order to support farmers to improve their production for...

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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