Posts Tagged: #AgTech
2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices
In a proactive move to safeguard food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices, the Oyo State Government has trained farmers on climate-resilient techniques, aligning with the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
AfDB, PAFO partner to ease smallholder farmers’ access to finance
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Pan-African Farmers Organisation (PAFO) have partnered to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing African smallholder farmers—access to finance. Recognizing the crucial role of smallholders in Africa’s
IFAD-SAPZ empowers 1,009 farmers in Kano
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered 1,009 farmers in Kano State, with 505 rice farmers and
Shettima urges more private investment in climate-smart agriculture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the private sector to intensify investment in climate-smart agriculture technologies that optimize productivity, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency across Nigeria’s food systems. Speaking at a strategic workshop on
ARCN urges media to sensitise farmers on govt programmes
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has emphasized the need for enhanced media engagement in agricultural development, urging journalists to move beyond conventional reporting and actively sensitize farmers on government-backed programs. Speaking at a
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
Southwest takes steps to achieve Fed Govt’s food security agenda
The Federal Government’s push for food self-sufficiency has received a major boost as Commissioners of Agriculture from the six Southwest states—Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, and Ekiti—have intensified efforts to transform rural agricultural landscapes into
Nigeria to benefit from $4.4bn agro-industrial investment – AfDB
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a significant transformation as the country secures a $4.4 billion investment to expand the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This
Ogun to establish ranches for meat processing
Ogun State is taking strategic steps to modernize its livestock industry with plans to establish ranching facilities aimed at improving meat processing and ensuring food safety. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this initiative during a meeting
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
