Posts Tagged: #PostHarvestLosses
LCCI urges tech adoption to drive agricultural growth
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged stakeholders across Nigeria’s agricultural sector to embrace technology and modern business practices to transform farming into a profitable, attractive, and sustainable enterprise. Speaking at the
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape —Shettima
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
NALDA’s 10-year plan to optimise 5m hectares in five years
In a significant step toward transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched a 10-year strategic plan (2025–2035) to enhance land development and boost food security. The initiative targets the
NSPRI empowers agri-preneurs to drive job creation, postharvest loss reduction
In a strategic move to reduce postharvest losses and promote agribusiness sustainability, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) recently trained agri-preneurs on value addition and postharvest management. The two-day training, held on March 11–12
Lagos govt, Netherlands launch solar-powered cold storage facility to tackle post-harvest losses
In a strategic move to tackle Nigeria’s persistent postharvest losses, the Netherlands government, in collaboration with Lagos State, has launched the Polar Store—a solar-powered cold storage facility designed to revolutionize food preservation and pharmaceutical storage.
Lagos govt, Netherlands launch solar-powered cold storage facility to tackle post-harvest losses
In a strategic move to tackle Nigeria’s persistent postharvest losses, the Netherlands government, in collaboration with Lagos State, has launched the Polar Store—a solar-powered cold storage facility designed to revolutionize food preservation and pharmaceutical storage.
Tomato Glut Crashes Prices
The current tomato glut in Plateau State, particularly in Jos, has resulted in an oversupply of tomatoes, leading to a drastic price crash. Farmers who invested heavily in production costs are now struggling to break
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
Tomato farmers groan as prices crash amidst harvest
As the dry season tomato harvest commences in Kano and other major tomato-producing states, prices have plummeted unexpectedly, raising concerns among farmers who have invested heavily in production. A market survey revealed that a crate
