Posts Tagged: #FarmMechanization
O-ORBDA, FUNAAB to collaborate on food production
The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have agreed to collaborate in advancing food security in Nigeria. This partnership was solidified during a courtesy visit by the
Benue plans to revive farming in 2025 as security improves
Benue State is set to enhance food production through an intensified farming campaign in 2025, leveraging federal government support to revitalize its agrarian economy. Governor Hyacinth Alia announced this after a meeting with Vice President
Expert calls for large-scale, private commercial agribusinesses
Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank, has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to counter Nigeria’s surging food prices. He advocates for the development and immediate implementation of a
Origin Tech, NALDA in pact to grow Nigeria’s agricultural productivity
In a bid to tackle food insecurity and transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has partnered with Origin Tech Group under the Greener Hope Large Scale Mechanisation Programme. This government-backed
Stakeholders seek smaller tractors, other agricultural support for women farmers
At the ‘Women for Food Security’ summit in Abuja, stakeholders urged increased empowerment for women in agriculture to boost Nigeria’s food security. Speakers stressed the need for better access to farm mechanization for women farmers.
Food security: Yobe gov warns against sabotage
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, issued a warning against those aiming to thwart agricultural progress in the state. He emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing any sabotage of the agricultural empowerment scheme, which has
Shettima, Agric Experts Recommend Ways To Address Food Insecurity
At the Al-Hikmah University Ilorin agricultural summit on food insecurity in Nigeria, experts emphasized leveraging agricultural technology to enhance food production. They highlighted challenges such as subsistence farming, low yields, and inadequate agricultural technologies. Calls
Wet Season: Niger Farmers To Get Subsidised Inputs
As the rainy season approaches, the Niger State government aims to enhance agricultural productivity by acquiring additional tractors and user-friendly implements. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Musa Salihu Bawa Bosso, disclosed plans to
Taraba Farmers Ready For Wet Season, But…
Farmers in Taraba State are gearing up for the upcoming wet farming season following the onset of rainfall in various parts of the state. While planting has not yet commenced, many farmers are actively clearing
FG launches support drive in Kaduna to assist farmers
The Nigerian government has initiated a food security and agricultural mechanization program aimed at supporting farmers nationwide. Launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the scheme, known as the Kashim Shettima Foundation’s Agricultural Empowerment Program, serves
