Posts Tagged: #DigitalFarming
AI: The hedge against extreme weather-driven market instability
The global agricultural sector is accelerating into an era defined by persistent instability, where climate-related shocks are no longer episodic disruptions but structural forces reshaping how food is produced, traded, and consumed. Droughts that parch
FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs
The Federal Government, through the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF), has launched AgGrow, a ₦19.5 billion pilot scheme aimed at directly supplying subsidised, high-quality farm inputs to 50,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. This initiative—unveiled alongside
Food security: African leaders call for increased investment, technology in agriculture
The second day of the African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT 2025) underscored Africa’s unified call for greater investment in agricultural technologies, alongside a renewed commitment to inclusive innovation and farmer-centric policies. Held at the
Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system
For the first time in over 25 years, Nigeria’s agricultural research sector is receiving renewed attention, marking a critical step toward reversing low crop yields and poor livestock production. The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)
Dairy farmers get new technology to improve cows’ productivity
Dairy farmers are set to benefit from an innovative tracking technology developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Science, Japan. This cutting-edge system, based on location information and multi-camera setups, aims to improve the efficiency,
Enugu trains farmers on digital book keeping
The Enugu State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, has embarked on a transformative two-day capacity-building workshop to empower extension agents, lead farmers, and ministry staff with vital digital skills. The training, hosted
NADF partners NBTE to implement national agricultural, technical training for youths
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has outlined a transformative vision to harness the Agri-Tech sector’s potential, aiming to modernize agriculture, create jobs, and equip Nigeria’s youth with critical skills for the future of farming.
UN reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s food security quest
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria in achieving food security and regional stability. In a high-level meeting in Abuja, UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed and Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari,
Institute urges youths to tap agric sector opportunies
Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), highlighted opportunities for youths in agriculture, urging them to engage in modern farming to boost the economy and create jobs. At the International
