Posts Tagged: #SmallholderFarmers
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
Oyo lawmaker distributes over 5,000 bags of fertilizers to rural farmers
In alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the national push for food sufficiency, Hon. Remi Oseni, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, has distributed 5,206
Nigeria introduces new crop standards as 30% children face Vitamin A deficiency
“In a bid to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies, particularly Vitamin A deficiency, Nigeria has rolled out two new standards for the registration and release of biofortified crops. This initiative is expected to improve food and
TracTrac to boost mechanisation for smallholder farmers
TracTrac, a Nigerian agricultural mechanisation service provider, has introduced special packages aimed at improving smallholder farmers’ access to mechanisation in Nigeria. These packages, driven by innovative technology, financial solutions, and strategic collaborations, aim to bridge
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
