Posts Tagged: #FarmerSupport
Reps to probe non-release of N174b AfDB, JICA agric loan
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has initiated a probe into the non-release of about N174.25 billion in agricultural intervention funds meant for the National Agriculture Growth Scheme–Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP), raising concerns over the impact of funding
Investor confidence lifts agro-sector to N30.5tn output
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 3.79% in the third quarter of 2025, contributing a substantial N30.5 trillion in nominal terms to the nation’s Gross Domestic
Ogun govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, livestock producers
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers to safeguard food production and rural stability. This assurance came from the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security,
Food security: UI unveils smart irrigation system, crop dryer
The University of Ibadan (UI), through its Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law (CPEEL) and in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), has launched two major agricultural technologies—a smart
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
Jigawa wheat farmers hopeful as state gov’t offers 75% subsidy
For years, wheat farmers in Nigeria have faced significant obstacles, including limited access to subsidized farm inputs and agricultural financing. However, a new initiative in Jigawa State aims to address these concerns. Governor Umar Namadi
Dry Season: FG supports 8,000 wheat farmers in Gombe with inputs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended significant support to no fewer than 8,000 wheat farmers in Gombe State, providing subsidised agricultural inputs to enhance dry-season wheat cultivation. This initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope
How I ventured into sunflower farming
Dr. Erisa Sarki Danladi, chairperson of the Sunflower Farmers Association in Gombe State, is driving the promotion of sunflower farming as a profitable and low-labor alternative to traditional crops like maize. Her journey into sunflower
Why cocoa farmers are relocating from Edo
Cocoa farmers in Edo State, once a major cocoa-producing area, are relocating to southwestern states due to several challenges. These include a lack of forest lands for expansion, limited access to modern cocoa varieties, and
Unlike Last Year, This Year’s Wheat Harvest In Katsina Is Good
Wheat farmers in Katsina State experienced a significant increase in harvests this dry season, outperforming last year’s yields, reports Daily Trust. Farmers attributed this success to early planting and a favorable harmattan season lasting four
