Posts Tagged: #AgricultureInnovation
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
FG launches agriculture sample report to boost food security
The federal ministry of agriculture, in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), World Bank, and other stakeholders, has launched the 2022 National Agricultural Sample Census Report (NASC). This report aims to provide comprehensive
Foundation to promote sustainable agriculture
The Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF) has announced Agroween 2024, an event focused on promoting agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Nigeria. Agroween celebrates the nation’s food, agriculture, innovation, and sustainability annually. IRF COO Bimbola Bolaji-Aghahowa
Ogun govt empowers over 30,000 farmers
The Ogun State Government has supported over 30,000 farmers through various intervention programs. At a ceremony in the Yewa Agricultural Zone, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, highlighted the distribution of agricultural inputs and
Harvests in havoc: How insecurity is contributing to Nigeria’s food inflation
Agriculture, contributing 25.18% to Nigeria’s GDP in 2023, is vital to the nation’s economy. Food spending comprises a significant portion of household expenditures, at 59% in 2023. However, insecurity, particularly kidnapping, has severely impacted farming,
Obasanjo, Nwabuko Harp On Innovation To Grow Agric Sector
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in agriculture for human survival at the AgriConnect Summit in Lagos. He highlighted the need for financial investment and mentorship for young farmers. The
Solar Irrigation Offering To Be Rolled Out Across Sub-Saharan Africa
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed US$12 million to help scale SunCulture’s solar irrigation systems across sub-Saharan Africa, reports FreshPlaza. This investment is part of a US$27.5 million Series
