Posts Tagged: #SmallholderFarmers
Gov Bago launches free distribution of farm inputs, equipment in Niger
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has flagged off the free distribution of agricultural inputs and equipment to smallholder farmers’ associations in a bid to promote year-round farming and strengthen food security. The initiative, driven
Bauchi: Reps member distributes 1,950 bags of fertiliser to constituents
As part of ongoing efforts to support farmers in his constituency, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, Member of the House of Representatives for Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, has procured 1,950 bags of NPK 15-15-15 fertiliser for distribution
Agroforestry: Smallholder farmers get free tree seedlings in Kwara
In a bold effort to reinforce food security and accelerate environmental restoration, One Acre Fund Nigeria has commenced the distribution of over 1.3 million fast-growing, income-generating tree seedlings to 46,550 smallholder farmers in Kwara State.
Food security: African leaders call for increased investment, technology in agriculture
The second day of the African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT 2025) underscored Africa’s unified call for greater investment in agricultural technologies, alongside a renewed commitment to inclusive innovation and farmer-centric policies. Held at the
Adoption of farmer-centered technologies can drive Africa’s economic growth — AATF boss
The 2025 Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) commenced this week at the Kigali Convention Centre, drawing over 800 stakeholders from across the continent. With the theme “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers,” the four-day
FG launches policy dialogue on digital farmers’ registry
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International, has launched the Policy Dialogue Initiative for the National Digital Farmer Registry (NDFR) —
FG trains women, special needs farmers on sack farming, home gardening
As part of efforts to deepen food security and inclusivity in Nigeria’s agri-food system, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a training initiative focused on sack farming and home gardening targeted
FG, IFAD partner GCA on climate change, resilience, adaptation in Northern Nigeria
FG, IFAD & GCA Launch Climate-Resilient Value Chain Programme to Boost Northern Nigeria’s Agribusiness Sector In a strategic move to scale up food production and fortify rural economies, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership
RHI: Senator Oluremi Tinubu empowers 300 individuals in agriculture
In a targeted effort to address food insecurity, poverty, and unemployment, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support Program, has empowered 300 individuals in Ogun State with
OCP-Africa returns to Bauchi fields for soil testing, fertiliser production
The Bauchi State Government has reignited its partnership with OCP Africa, a global leader in soil health and fertiliser solutions, to upscale its agricultural productivity through soil intelligence and fertiliser optimisation. In a renewed push
