Posts Tagged: #AgriInvestment
Nigeria’s Oil Palm Growers to replant 1.5m hectares in industry revamp plan
In a landmark move to reinvigorate Nigeria’s oil palm sector, the Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has unveiled a 5-year Oil Palm Development Strategy (2024–2029) with the ambitious goal of replanting 1.5 million
Nigeria must feed itself, unlock full potential of agribusiness sector, says NASC
The newly appointed Director General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Fatuhu Buhari, has spotlighted quality seeds as a fundamental pillar in achieving food security and catalyzing Nigeria’s agribusiness potential. Speaking at the Council’s
How cold chain can reduce post-harvest losses, contribute N2trn to Nigeria’s economy
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Alexander Isong, has highlighted the critical economic and food security benefits of strengthening Nigeria’s cold chain logistics sector. Speaking at
Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) of Saudi Arabia, has launched a $57.2 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative to boost livestock production and promote rural development. According
Major challenges affecting poultry production in Nigeria
The Nigerian livestock sector, particularly poultry farming, is facing mounting challenges due to the soaring cost of animal feed. As a key component of the country’s agricultural economy, poultry production plays a critical role in
FG to clear 500 hectares of land for ranching in Benue – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to clear 500 hectares of land in Benue State to facilitate ranching and dairy production, as part of a broader effort to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock
NSPRI empowers agri-preneurs to drive job creation, postharvest loss reduction
In a strategic move to reduce postharvest losses and promote agribusiness sustainability, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) recently trained agri-preneurs on value addition and postharvest management. The two-day training, held on March 11–12
Minister calls for creation of livestock colleges, charges ARCN to drive innovation
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has urged the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to enhance research and innovation in livestock development to support the establishment of specialized colleges dedicated to animal
ACReSAL raises financial hope for irrigation farmers
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, backed by the World Bank, has finalized plans to construct a water conservator at the Boboji/River Lamurde waterway in Jalingo. This initiative is aimed at strengthening irrigation
Better yield: PBR cowpea, Tela maize farmers call for seed subsidy
Despite ongoing debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Nigerian farmers cultivating Pod Borer-Resistant (PBR) cowpea, TELA maize, and Bt cotton have reported significant yield improvements and reduced input costs. These bioengineered crops, developed by Nigerian
