Govt urged on farmer-focused reform
Chief Executive Officer of Niji Foods, Kolawole Adeniji, has urged the Federal Government to implement urgent, farmer-focused reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s food production system, warning that without decisive action, recent gains in food price stability
Women farmers seek increased govt’s funding in agric sector
Women farmer groups in Ebonyi State have called on various levels of government to enhance their investments in agriculture to address Nigeria’s growing food insecurity. At a Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting on the 2025 Agriculture Budget,
Women farmers pull out of AFAN over alleged leadership crisis
The Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has withdrawn from the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) due to poor inclusion of women and ongoing leadership disputes within AFAN. National Coordinator Omolara
Women farmers deny receiving N15 trillion agric intervention
The Nigeria Women for Agriculture Progress has highlighted delays in the disbursement of a promised N15 trillion intervention in agriculture since 1999. According to Omolara Swenson, the National Coordinator, genuine women farmers have yet to
Women Decry Neglect In Agric Interventions
“The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progress are demanding a seat at the table, expressing frustration at being sidelined in agricultural interventions. At their convention in Abuja, national coordinator Mrs. Omolara A. Svensson called for direct
Women break barrier in livestock, crop production
Women crop farmers and pastoralists in Benue State are actively challenging socio-economic barriers to improve their livelihoods, as they unite in pursuit of better opportunities for income generation. Vera Aondohemba, a groundnut farmer from Ikpam
Why Yobe Wheat Farmers Are Smiling
“Despite challenges like climate change and high costs of inputs, wheat farmers in Yobe State, particularly in Bade, Bursali, and Nguru local government areas, have reported bumper harvests and profits. Farmers who planted early and
Why sesame production is booming in Katsina
Sesame production in Katsina State is experiencing rapid growth as local farmers increasingly invest in the crop due to its high demand in international markets. According to Harisu Abdullahi, a sesame farmer in Kurfi Local
Why Rice Farmers Fear Production Decline In Kano
“Rice farmers in Kano State express concern over declining production due to critical input costs and the delay in implementing the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-pocket (NAGs-AP) subsidy program by the federal government. Despite
Why Prices Of Unpasteurized Milk Differ In Northern States
The prices of raw milk in Nigeria exhibit significant regional variations, with higher prices observed in the North East and North Central regions. These differences are influenced by several factors, including seasonal fluctuations and geographical
Why prices of spices are on the rise
Spice prices in Nigeria, including ginger, turmeric, chili pepper, garlic, and cloves, have skyrocketed, making them unaffordable for many. Demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their recognized medicinal benefits. Prices have spiked significantly,
‘Why We’re Revolutionising Mushroom Farming In Nigeria’
Increasing numbers of young Nigerians are venturing into mushroom farming, including Etimbuk Brownson, who transitioned from medicine to mushroom farming.
“Farmers Count Losses As Niger’s Agric Revolution Consumes Cultivated Lands “
In Niger State, the government’s agricultural revolution has led to the destruction of already cultivated farms, causing distress among farmers
“FG distributes N2.8bn inputs to Enugu, Anambra farmers “
The Federal Government has begun distributing N2.8 billion worth of agricultural inputs to 14,000 farmers in Anambra and Enugu states