Posts Tagged: #RiceProduction
New HJRBDA MD unveils plans to boost irrigation in three northern states
In a bold move to transform northern Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has announced strategic plans to dramatically increase irrigation
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
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
Irrigation: Niger rice farmers record bumper harvest
Farmers in Niger State, particularly in Katcha, Lapai, Wushishi, and Gbako Local Government Areas (LGAs), have recorded a bumper harvest in this year’s dry-season rice farming. However, despite the high yields, poor transport infrastructure, fluctuating
IFAD-SAPZ empowers 1,009 farmers in Kano
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered 1,009 farmers in Kano State, with 505 rice farmers and
Borno committee visits NCRI over new rice varieties
In a strategic move to enhance rice production and strengthen food security, a delegation from the Borno State Government’s Agricultural Transformation Committee (AgTC) visited the National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI) in Badeggi, Niger State. The
Fertiliser, labour costs put Niger irrigation farmers on edge
Irrigation farmers in Niger State are facing an uphill battle as the soaring costs of fertilizers, labour, and fuel make dry-season farming increasingly unsustainable. Despite the state’s vast agricultural potential, many small-scale farmers find it
FG to support 400,000 farmers for dry season
The Federal Government of Nigeria is ramping up efforts to enhance food security through strategic initiatives, including the second phase of support for dry season rice farming. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food
Food security: FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa farmer scales up rice production
The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have praised a key participant of the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Nasarawa State for advancing rice cultivation to an industrial
Firm to boost Nigeria’s rice production via €850,000 grant
Hemam Synergy recently launched the $1.3M (N1 The money is in the form of an N 485 billion) grant to assist 13,000 small holder rice farmers at Ibaji Local Government Area here. While supporting the
