Posts Tagged: #AgricultureInnovation
Cocoa farmers seek more FG’s support for climate-smart agriculture
Cocoa farmers across Nigeria have urged the federal and state governments to strengthen support for research institutes to enhance the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. This call to action was emphasized in a communique issued
UK to establish agritech hub in Oyo
Oyo State is set to leverage science and technology-based solutions to enhance agriculture and livestock production through a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre. As part of this collaboration, an Agritech Hub will
NGO distributes planting seeds, seedlings to rural farmers in Bayelsa
Ahead of the upcoming farming season, the Bina-Otu Hope Foundation, a non-governmental organization based in Bayelsa State, is taking proactive steps to boost local agribusiness by distributing free planting seeds and seedlings to rural farmers.
New cassava growing method transforming Kaltungo communities
For decades, cassava farming has been a cornerstone of food security and livelihood for families in the Kaltungo Emirate of Gombe State. Today, this age-old practice is undergoing a remarkable transformation, thanks to an innovative
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
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
Nigeria’s agricultural future blossoms at Business of Agriculture Masterclass 2024
On September 17, 2024, the BusinessDay Media Foundation hosted the Business of Agriculture Masterclass 4.0, a significant event that underscored the potential of innovation in driving Nigeria’s agricultural transformation. The theme, “Planting the Seed of
Why Nigeria makes low profit from onion trade
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) expressed concern over Nigeria’s low profits from its onion trade, despite being a top producer in Africa. Producing nearly two million tons annually, most onions are sold raw, limiting
Nigeria seeks stronger UN partnership to boost food security
Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration with the United Nations to achieve sustainable agricultural development and food security. During a visit by UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed, Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari emphasized the importance
Benue: Farmers Celebrate Availability Of New, High-Yield Seed Options
Farmers in Benue State are excited about the potential to boost crop production by planting high-yield seeds four times a year. At a seed fair organized by IITA and JOSTUM, they learned about climate-resistant seeds
