Posts Tagged: #AgriculturalInnovation
FG, Niger sign agreement to engage 100,000 youth in agriculture
In a landmark initiative aimed at addressing food security and youth unemployment, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Niger State Government, and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Minister of Agriculture’s Efforts Yield Positive Results: Food Prices Decline
In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s escalating food crisis, the Federal Government, under the leadership of Senator Abubakar Kyari, has introduced several strategic initiatives aimed at stabilizing food prices and boosting local agricultural productivity. These
O-ORBDA, FUNAAB to collaborate on food production
The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have agreed to collaborate in advancing food security in Nigeria. This partnership was solidified during a courtesy visit by the
Ekiti sets up storage facilities for farm produce
To combat food scarcity and promote food sufficiency, the Ekiti State Government has launched a proactive initiative by establishing agricultural storage facilities across the state. This development aims to purchase produce from farmers during harvest
Enugu trains farmers on digital book keeping
The Enugu State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, has embarked on a transformative two-day capacity-building workshop to empower extension agents, lead farmers, and ministry staff with vital digital skills. The training, hosted
Poultry farmers explore options as cost of feed rises
Nigeria’s small-scale poultry farmers face mounting challenges as inflation drives feed costs to unprecedented levels, forcing many out of business while others operate below capacity. These challenges are acutely felt in the Oza-Nagogo community of
$100m Catalytic Investments Sealed at Agriculture Summit Africa
The recently concluded Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2024, held in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme “Transitioning from Scarcity,” facilitated over $100 million in catalytic investments aimed at addressing Africa’s food security challenges. Organized by Sterling
FG determined to revamp agriculture with inputs, equipment -Minister
Aliyu Sabi Abdullah, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to revamping agriculture with significant investments in mechanized equipment, farm inputs, and infrastructure. During a visit to Bwari cluster
Private sector innovation can drive agricultural development, transform economy — Minister
At the Stanbic IBTC Breakfast Summit in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the pivotal role the private sector must play in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. Speaking on the theme “Driving
We must make agric attractive, innovative for young people – Sanwo-olu
Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, emphasized the importance of making agriculture attractive, innovative, and sustainable for the youth, calling on all government levels to take action. This statement was made during the Lagos Agric
