Posts Tagged: #CommunityDevelopment
Building community inclusion in Nigeria’s Dairy Value Chain
Getting milk from farm to table in Nigeria relies on community partnerships and initiatives, crucial for agricultural productivity. Dairy farming communities use cooperatives to boost productivity, equity, and sustainable development. The International Day of Cooperatives
“Food security: Kwara distributes farm implements to 600,000 beneficiaries “
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has launched the fourth phase of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, aiming to support over 600,000 beneficiaries across 16 local government areas. This phase includes distributing
Plateau begins cultivation of 6,000 hectares of land in displaced communities
To support displaced persons in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has initiated a large-scale mechanized farming project on 6,000 hectares using the State’s Agricultural Services Training Centre and Marketing Ltd. (ASTC&M Ltd.). The program, launched
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,
Alia commissions 33 tractors for smart agricultural activities
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, commissioned 33 new tractors and distributed N380 million to community groups for climate-smart agricultural activities under the ACReSAL scheme. He emphasized his administration’s commitment by contributing N1 billion
Facing the fury: How Nigerian farmers battle climate change amid economic challenges
Climate change is presenting unprecedented challenges to Nigeria’s agriculture sector, affecting farmers like Oyedele Soladoye, Emmanuel Adebayo, and Adepitan Olumuyiwa. Erratic weather patterns, intense rainfall, and prolonged droughts are damaging crops and farmlands, jeopardizing food
AgroEknor unveils project for women farmers
AgroEknor and Olutoju Initiative are collaborating on the Springboard Project to empower women agro-processors in Kano and Jigawa States. The project aims to provide tools, resources, and self-employment opportunities to reduce inequality and promote economic
AgroEknor unveils project for women farmers
“AgroEknor and Olutoju Initiative are collaborating on the Springboard Project to empower women agro-processors in Kano and Jigawa States. The project aims to provide tools, resources, and self-employment opportunities to reduce inequality and promote economic
Facing the fury: How Nigerian farmers battle climate change amid economic challenges
“Climate change is presenting unprecedented challenges to Nigeria’s agriculture sector, affecting farmers like Oyedele Soladoye, Emmanuel Adebayo, and Adepitan Olumuyiwa. Erratic weather patterns, intense rainfall, and prolonged droughts are damaging crops and farmlands, jeopardizing food
Food Security: ActionAid to equip 120,000 farmers with agroecological skills
ActionAid Nigeria announced plans to empower 120,000 women and youth farmers with agroecological skills to combat high food prices and hunger in Nigeria. This initiative aims to improve food security and nutrition by providing access
