Posts Tagged: #AfricaAgriculture
Nigeria must train farmers to boost farm yields, reduce food waste – Arzikin Noma MD
Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on smallholder farmers for staple grain production, particularly cereals and legumes such as sorghum and soybeans. However, structural challenges around yield per hectare, access to finance, technical capacity,
Industrialising agriculture: Enhancing national economies and sub-national entities
Nigeria’s agricultural sector expanded by 3.79% in Q3 2025, contributing N30.5 trillion to GDP in nominal terms, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Crop production remained the dominant driver with N20.13
FG woos fund managers to tap into agric value-chain, bridge investment gap
The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has opened a fresh conversation with Nigeria’s financial sector to unlock deeper private investment into agriculture. At a breakfast meeting held in Lagos with leading
FG vows to sustain drop in food prices
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the recent decline in staple food prices by strengthening interventions across all major agricultural value chains. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food
Oyo govt urges youths, students to embrace modern agricultural practices
In line with the 2025 World Food Day theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the Oyo State Government has reiterated the critical role of youth and students in driving 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 a significant step toward advancing Africa’s agricultural sector with a $27 million financing agreement for Phase II of the Technologies
AfDB, PAFO partner to ease smallholder farmers’ access to finance
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Pan-African Farmers Organisation (PAFO) have partnered to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing African smallholder farmers—access to finance. Recognizing the crucial role of smallholders in Africa’s
Sterling One Foundation partners firm on food security
In a significant push for food security across Africa, Sterling One Foundation has announced its collaboration with Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA), a major initiative set to address critical agricultural issues on the continent. The event,
Psaltry Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Agribusiness
Psaltry International Company, a major cassava processor in Iseyin, Oyo State, has reiterated its commitment to fostering a sustainable agribusiness environment that supports cassava farmers and nearby communities. The company, through its CEO Yemisi Iranloye,
Top 10 Agricultural commodities leading Africa’s export market
Africa’s agricultural exports have shaped economic activity and market trends, with key insights from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) 2024 report. Despite challenges, oilseeds, oleaginous fruits, and cotton saw double-digit growth, while cocoa exports
