Posts Tagged: #AgricultureInnovation
FG earmarks N2.3trn for agriculture, technology in 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to allocate N2.3 trillion to the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, and Science, Technology and Innovation in the 2026 budget. While analysts describe the figure as
FG begins mass agricultural settlements project
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step toward reshaping rural development and food security by launching a mass housing and farming settlements project. This initiative, signed into reality through a Memorandum of
Lagos rolls out 25% subsidy on key staples ahead of festive season
The Lagos State Government has introduced a 25 percent subsidy on essential food items and launched the second phase of the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, designed to cushion the effects of rising food costs
FG unveils farmers’ soil health scheme
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) — a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping farmers with practical knowledge and digital insights into soil management to improve productivity, enhance food quality,
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
