Posts Tagged: #AgricultureDevelopment
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
FG, States Urged to Modernise Small Holder Farming, Promote Agribusiness
Renowned food engineering expert, Professor Michael Ngadi, has called on Nigerian federal and state governments to place smallholder farmers and processors at the heart of their policy frameworks to achieve sustainable food security and strengthen
FG trains women, special needs farmers on sack farming, home gardening
As part of efforts to deepen food security and inclusivity in Nigeria’s agri-food system, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a training initiative focused on sack farming and home gardening targeted
Women break barrier in livestock, crop production
Women crop farmers and pastoralists in Benue State are actively challenging socio-economic barriers to improve their livelihoods, as they unite in pursuit of better opportunities for income generation. Vera Aondohemba, a groundnut farmer from Ikpam
NADF, Niger govt sign N5bn agric financing partnership to boost food production
In a significant move to advance food security in Nigeria, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government have inked a landmark co-financing agreement valued at N5 billion. The agreement aims to
NCA unveils sustainable food security strategic plans at C’River summit
In a concerted effort to address pressing challenges in the agricultural sector and support smallholder farmers, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has unveiled a comprehensive development strategy aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity
Third agribusiness roundtable conference opens in Uyo
The Agribusiness Roundtable International Conference, UYO 2024, has commenced at Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event aligns with Akwa Ibom’s ARISE Agenda, an economic blueprint focusing on agricultural transformation
Agric investment surges 226% in three months amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria’s agricultural FDI surged by 226.45% in Q1 2024, reaching $15.80 million, despite rising insecurity. This represents a 3,661.90% increase from Q4 2023. Experts attribute the spike to foreign investors capitalizing on Nigeria’s food supply
Niger Farmers Get Free Fertilizer, Feeds From ‘One Acre Fund’
“One Acre Fund Nigeria has provided 12,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer and distributed improved seeds like rice, maize, okro, and herbicides to 60,000 smallholder farmers in Niger State ahead of the wet season farming. The
Crop, Animal Production To Get More Professionals As NBTE Visits Plateau Agric College
The National Board for Technical Education’s (NBTE) recent inspection visit to the Plateau State College of Agriculture Garkawa in Mikang Local Government Area has sparked optimism for producing more professionals in the agricultural sector. This
