Posts Tagged: #AgriculturalDevelopment
FG inspects Makurdi irrigation project, explains next step
In a major move to scale up irrigated agriculture and enhance rural infrastructure, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has conducted an on-site inspection of the Mbakuv irrigation project in Makurdi
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
Nigerian farmers seek establishment of commodity boards to streamline food prices
Farmers’ associations across Nigeria have called on the federal and state governments to establish Commodity Boards to regulate and stabilize agricultural produce prices, ensuring fair compensation for farmers. The appeal was made by the Farmers
Kwara to hold agro input fair for farmers’ productivity
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to host the ADP Agro Input Fair 2025, an initiative aimed at equipping farmers with high-quality agricultural inputs, training, and essential advisory services ahead of the new planting
Dry Season: FG supports 8,000 wheat farmers in Gombe with inputs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended significant support to no fewer than 8,000 wheat farmers in Gombe State, providing subsidised agricultural inputs to enhance dry-season wheat cultivation. This initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope
NADF to support gender-sensitive, climate-smart agriculture
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has unveiled a groundbreaking framework designed to provide gender-sensitive and climate-smart financing solutions targeting women and youth in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This strategic initiative aims to address long-standing challenges
Kogi partners L-PRES to vaccinate 200,000 livestock against anthrax
In a proactive move to safeguard livestock health, the Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has launched a large-scale vaccination
We plan to make agriculture backbone of Lagos’ economy – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the 2024 World Food Day celebration, reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to transforming agriculture into the backbone of the state’s economy. With the rebranding of the Ministry of Agriculture into
Group trains Ekiti farmers in agribusiness
In a move to address the growing need for innovative and sustainable agricultural practices, the CEO of Postagvest Solutions, Olajumoke Ekundayo, urged young farmers to adopt smart, modern farming techniques that can drive food security
Experts point way for Nigeria’s food security
Labode Popoola, former vice-chancellor of Osun State University, stressed that commitment, passion, and patience are key for Nigeria’s food sufficiency, given its good climate and fertile land. Speaking at the 40th reunion of the University
