Posts Tagged: #NigerianFarmers
Poultry farmers face losses over heat, low demand for eggs
Across key poultry-producing states in Nigeria—Plateau, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory—farmers are facing acute economic pressures due to a decline in egg consumption, exacerbated by intense heatwaves and absence of government-led market interventions such
Minister commends JICA for support to Nigeria’s agric sector
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has secured a significant financial and technical lifeline, courtesy of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to strengthen its agricultural resilience and productivity. The support, valued at
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
Mechanised agriculture way out for Nigeria
Nigeria’s longstanding food insecurity and economic challenges underscore the need for mechanised agriculture. With population growth outpacing traditional farming’s capacity, experts propose mechanisation as a way to increase food production, reduce reliance on imports, and
Food prices drop in Taraba as farmers harvest crops
As harvest season progresses in Taraba State, prices of key food items have significantly dropped. Newly harvested maize now costs between N40,000 and N60,000 per 100kg bag, down from N60,000. Yam prices have halved, with
How Okada riders changed rice farming in Lagos, Ogun
Rice farming in Magboro, Ogun State, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, is attracting people from diverse backgrounds, boosting the local economy and food security. Muhammed Bello, chairman of the Albarka farmers’ group, expanded the project through
Plateau farmers worry over scarcity of Acha seeds
Plateau State is a leading cultivator of Acha (fonio), a nutrient-rich grain beneficial for digestion and diabetics. Despite its agricultural prominence, farmers face challenges accessing improved Acha varieties, such as NCRIACH 1 and 2, which
Fertilizer distribution: Don’t deal with ‘social media farmers’, FCT farmers urge Govt
Farmers in Abuja received 30 trucks of fertilizer from the FCTA, urging continued direct engagement with genuine farmers over “social media farmers.” The fertilizers, donated by the CBN through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, were
Bandits occupy 102 Zamfara communities, shut down farming
Zamfara State, known for its agricultural productivity, faces severe disruption due to persistent banditry since 2009, worsening in 2012. Over 70% of rural farmers have fled to urban areas, while those remaining pay levies to
Fuel, foods lead as imports hit N12tn
In Q1 2024, Nigeria’s imports surged to N12.64tn, a 39.65% increase from Q4 2023 and a 95.53% rise from Q1 2023, driven by refined petroleum products and agricultural goods. Major trading partners included China, India,
