Posts Tagged: #ClimateSmartAgriculture
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
COFAAA pledges commitment to improving welfare of cocoa farmers in Africa
In a bold move to reform Africa’s cocoa sector, the Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting economic justice, sustainable innovation, and farmer empowerment. At its maiden global webinar,
Minister commends JICA for support to Nigeria’s agric sector
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has secured a significant financial and technical lifeline, courtesy of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to strengthen its agricultural resilience and productivity. The support, valued at
FG inspects Makurdi irrigation project, explains next step
In a major move to scale up irrigated agriculture and enhance rural infrastructure, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has conducted an on-site inspection of the Mbakuv irrigation project in Makurdi
NALDA’s 10-year plan to optimise 5m hectares in five years
In a significant step toward transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched a 10-year strategic plan (2025–2035) to enhance land development and boost food security. The initiative targets the
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
AfDB, IITA sign $27m agreement to boost agricultural transformation in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have taken a significant step toward advancing Africa’s agricultural sector with a $27 million financing agreement for Phase II of the Technologies
1,895m smallholder women farmers get climate-resilient agric support in Kano
No fewer than 1,895 smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are set to benefit from an income-boosting initiative under the Propcom Plus project, a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) program designed to promote climate-resilient and
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
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
