Posts Tagged: #FarmerEmpowerment
Nigeria must train farmers to boost farm yields, reduce food waste – Arzikin Noma MD
Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on smallholder farmers for staple grain production, particularly cereals and legumes such as sorghum and soybeans. However, structural challenges around yield per hectare, access to finance, technical capacity,
FG mobilises 80,000 farmers for ₦160bn wheat production push
The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate an estimated ₦160 billion from wheat production in the 2025/2026 dry season. This move is part of a broader strategy to deepen food sovereignty, expand
FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving soil health, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing farmers’
AMREC trains tomato farmers on good agricultural practices
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, has conducted a capacity-building workshop for tomato farmers, equipping them with practical knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices
Oyo lawmaker distributes over 5,000 bags of fertilizers to rural farmers
In alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the national push for food sufficiency, Hon. Remi Oseni, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, has distributed 5,206
Cooperative sector can drive Nigeria’s economy — Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperative societies as a strategic tool for economic growth, social development, and food security. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu
Tomato farmers decry post-harvest loss
The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has appealed to the federal government for strategic support to mitigate the extensive post-harvest losses plaguing the tomato value chain. This call was made
FG empowers 500 tomatoes farmers with seeds in Edo
The federal government has provided tomato seeds to over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State to boost production and reduce the high cost of tomatoes. Samuel Owoicho, Edo State director for the Federal Ministry of
FG partners GIZ, others to boost agricultural production
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and other stakeholders, has launched the Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS) to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure
Ogun govt empowers over 30,000 farmers
The Ogun State Government has supported over 30,000 farmers through various intervention programs. At a ceremony in the Yewa Agricultural Zone, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, highlighted the distribution of agricultural inputs and
