‘Nigerians should reimagine agriculture as engine of future work’
Nigeria’s pathway to sustainable job creation, inclusive growth and long-term national resilience lies in deliberately reinventing agriculture as a coordinated, system-driven engine of work rather than resisting automation, according to Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede. Speaking at the
Why price of coconut will continue to rise
The Federal Government’s ambitious plan to boost Nigeria’s coconut production to 500,000 metric tonnes by 2025 faces significant hurdles. Agriculture Minister Alhaji Abubakar Kyari set this target for economic gains, but challenges like high import
Why Onion Farmers, Dealers Are Not Smiling In Jos Market
The onion market in Jos, Plateau State, has experienced a significant price drop due to increased supply from Maiduguri, Sokoto, and Kano. Previously selling at high prices of up to N75,000 per bag, onions are
Why onion farmers are forecasting low harvest
Onion farmers in Kano State and other onion-producing regions in Nigeria are facing a looming crisis as poor seed quality threatens yields, raising concerns over availability and pricing in the market. Despite last year’s bumper
Why Nigerian Yams Are Rejected In Foreign Markers – Agronomist
Garba Attahiru Madami, managing director of Jarfathad Farms, Minna, Niger State, attributed the rejection of Nigerian yams in foreign markets to the high toxicity of inorganic fertilizers and herbicides. He advocates for using neem seeds
Why Nigeria’s Cotton Production Suffers Setback – NACOTAN
Cotton, historically vital to Nigeria’s economy, has faced decline due to factors like inadequate support, financial constraints, and ginnery closures. This has led farmers to switch to other crops, causing loss of income and increased
Why Nigeria still imports 70% of its milk — CODARAN director
Nigeria continues to rely heavily on imported milk, meeting only about 30% of its domestic demand through local production, according to Mr. Diana Abasi Akpanya, Executive Director of the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria
Why Nigeria makes low profit from onion trade
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) expressed concern over Nigeria’s low profits from its onion trade, despite being a top producer in Africa. Producing nearly two million tons annually, most onions are sold raw, limiting
Why More Taraba Women Embrace Poultry Farming
In Taraba State, many women in Jalingo have turned to smallholding poultry farming as a lucrative venture amidst challenging economic times. Engaging in joint poultry businesses, these women typically start with small investments under N100,000,
Why It’s Hard To Grow Table-Size Catfish In 3 Months
Rearing catfish has become increasingly challenging for many fish farmers due to changes in the sector exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain disruptions and dwindling farms have led to a scarcity of quality fish
Why IAR Recommends Soil Fertility Test As Wet Season Commences
“Prof. Ado Yusuf, Executive Director of the Institute for Agricultural Research at ABU, Zaria, emphasized that soil testing reduces fertilizer use, lowers production costs, and protects the environment. A 2023 study with the International Atomic
“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
“Food security: Kwara distributes farm implements to 600,000 beneficiaries “
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has launched the fourth phase of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme,
“Heifer International moves to promote financing for agritech at AFS Forum “
Heifer International will participate in the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 2-6, focusing on how