Posts Tagged: #RuralLivelihoods
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
Why Cavista Holdings’ investment in Matna Foods matters for Nigeria’s cassava economy
The acquisition of Matna Foods Company Limited by Agbeyewa Industries Limited, an agribusiness subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s cassava value chain, targeting long-standing gaps in production, processing and industrial utilisation.
Nigeria targets climate smart livestock feeding to cut emissions, raise output
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to scale climate-smart livestock feeding systems nationwide as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s food systems. The Minister of Livestock
Why Nigeria still imports 70% of its milk — CODARAN director
Nigeria continues to rely heavily on imported milk, meeting only about 30% of its domestic demand through local production, according to Mr. Diana Abasi Akpanya, Executive Director of the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria
Niger govt inaugurates committee to drive agricultural transformation
As part of strategic efforts to transform livestock production, the Niger State Government has inaugurated a 22-member Livestock Development Committee, mandated to design and implement progressive livestock policies aimed at enhancing productivity, animal health, and
Why Rice Farmers Fear Production Decline In Kano
“Rice farmers in Kano State express concern over declining production due to critical input costs and the delay in implementing the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-pocket (NAGs-AP) subsidy program by the federal government. Despite
