Agric, finance, budget ministers meet on food inflation
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, along with other stakeholders, convened to address food production challenges and reduce food inflation in Nigeria. The meeting, prompted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a
Research council unveils plans to promote development of oilseed crops in Nigeria
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) plans to promote the growth of oilseed crops in Nigeria for both industrial and domestic purposes. Various oilseed crops such as oil bean, sesame, cotton, soybean, and
Niger gears up for agric powerhouse status as firm invests $25m in shea butter, soya, rice production
Niger State is poised to become a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria with the announcement of a $25 million expansion strategy by the PJS Group for 2024. This strategy builds upon previous investments in the
Okitipupa Oil Palm focuses on re-engineering programme — Chairman
Mr. Akinboye Oyewumi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Okitipupa Oil Palm (OOP Plc), emphasized the board’s commitment to completing its re-engineering program, including plantation development, recapitalization, and stakeholder engagement. He clarified that ethnic
Time To Evolve Better Alternative To Food Palliative
In December, speculation arose regarding the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians, sparked by President Bola Tinubu’s approval of assorted grains for members of the National Assembly to distribute to their constituents. Conflicting reports emerged regarding
Irrigation Farming At Danja Dam Faces Hurdles As Water Sources Drying Up
Irrigation activities have commenced at the Danja Irrigation Dam in Katsina State, with farmers eagerly preparing their farms and planting various crops despite the official launch not yet taking place. Farmers use the newly constructed
How Islamic Dev’t Bank-Funded Project Helps Farmers In Kano
Abdulrasheed Hamisu Kofarmata, project coordinator for the Kano State Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP), discusses the project’s efforts to boost agricultural activities in Kano State. The 5-year KSADP aims to enhance crop and livestock productivity, funded
How Round-Tripping, Connivance Stall FG’s Wheat Programme
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security launched the 2023/2024 dry season wheat farming under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) initiative, aiming for an annual yield of 1.2 million metric
Farmer Begins Milling Local Rice In Bayelsa
Mr. Ovieya Sini, managing director of Ovieya Rice Farm in Bayelsa State, has initiated local rice production in the Famgbe community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. Currently cultivating 15 plots, he aims to supply rice to
What Farmers Should Know About TELA Maize Varieties
In the past three years, the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has introduced several maize varieties to improve agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The institute developed drought-tolerant varieties (SAMMAZ 62, 63,
Cocoa farmers seek more FG’s support for climate-smart agriculture
Cocoa farmers across Nigeria have urged the federal and state governments to strengthen support for
ACReSAL raises financial hope for irrigation farmers
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, backed by the World Bank, has finalized
Better yield: PBR cowpea, Tela maize farmers call for seed subsidy
Despite ongoing debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Nigerian farmers cultivating Pod Borer-Resistant (PBR) cowpea,
Plateau reserves 30 hectares for cultivation of Napier grass
In a strategic move to boost local economies and strengthen Nigeria’s livestock industry, Plateau State
FG Urged to Remove All Encumbrances on Farm Lands to Enhance Food Production
As Nigeria’s farming season approaches, stakeholders in the agricultural sector have once again raised concerns
12 countries eye Nigeria’s N33trn dairy, meat value chain
Nigeria’s livestock industry, estimated to be worth ₦33 trillion, has significant economic potential, yet it
1,895m smallholder women farmers get climate-resilient agric support in Kano
No fewer than 1,895 smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are set to benefit from an
Ekiti young farmers made N200m profit in 2024 — Oyebanji
Ekiti State’s commitment to youth-driven agribusiness is yielding tangible results, as young farmers under the
AfDB, IITA sign $27m agreement to boost agricultural transformation in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have taken