Posts Tagged: Agribusiness
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape —Shettima
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
Poultry industry needs cooperative-driven investments to sustain growth – Expert
AyoOluwa Okediji, an agribusiness strategist and digital agriculture expert, has highlighted the critical role that cooperative-driven investments will play in the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s poultry sector. Speaking at the Oyo Mega Poultry Workshop 2025
Tomato farmers worry as tuta absoluta resurfaces
Tomato farmers in Kano and other parts of the country are once again facing a devastating outbreak of Tuta absoluta, commonly known as “tomato ebola.” The pest, which has ravaged tomato farms since its first
Major challenges affecting poultry production in Nigeria
The Nigerian livestock sector, particularly poultry farming, is facing mounting challenges due to the soaring cost of animal feed. As a key component of the country’s agricultural economy, poultry production plays a critical role in
Nigeria introduces new crop standards as 30% children face Vitamin A deficiency
“In a bid to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies, particularly Vitamin A deficiency, Nigeria has rolled out two new standards for the registration and release of biofortified crops. This initiative is expected to improve food and
TracTrac to boost mechanisation for smallholder farmers
TracTrac, a Nigerian agricultural mechanisation service provider, has introduced special packages aimed at improving smallholder farmers’ access to mechanisation in Nigeria. These packages, driven by innovative technology, financial solutions, and strategic collaborations, aim to bridge
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
Otti set to revive state’s moribund poultry farm
In a bid to rejuvenate Abia State’s poultry industry and stimulate economic growth, Governor Alex Otti has engaged an Israeli agribusiness investment firm, AgroTop Israel, to explore the revival of the Ogwe Golden Chicken Poultry
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
FG to clear 500 hectares of land for ranching in Benue – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to clear 500 hectares of land in Benue State to facilitate ranching and dairy production, as part of a broader effort to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock
