Posts Tagged: #SmartFarming
Ondo govt outlines initiatives to boost food production
The Ondo State government has reinforced its commitment to boosting food production and agribusiness development through enhanced farmer-government collaboration. In a strategic meeting with farmers in Akure, Mr. Wemimo Akinsola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)
2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices
In a proactive move to safeguard food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices, the Oyo State Government has trained farmers on climate-resilient techniques, aligning with the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector
The drive to revolutionize Africa’s agricultural sector gained momentum as President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State emphasized the need for innovative agricultural strategies to boost food production.
AfDB, PAFO partner to ease smallholder farmers’ access to finance
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Pan-African Farmers Organisation (PAFO) have partnered to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing African smallholder farmers—access to finance. Recognizing the crucial role of smallholders in Africa’s
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
Shettima urges more private investment in climate-smart agriculture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the private sector to intensify investment in climate-smart agriculture technologies that optimize productivity, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency across Nigeria’s food systems. Speaking at a strategic workshop on
Bauchi govt set to boost agriculture with ‘Irrigate Nigeria’ project
The Bauchi State Government has officially launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding all-season farming and enhancing food security. This project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which
ARCN urges media to sensitise farmers on govt programmes
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has emphasized the need for enhanced media engagement in agricultural development, urging journalists to move beyond conventional reporting and actively sensitize farmers on government-backed programs. Speaking at a
REFILS: OAU VC, Bamire proffers solutions to Nigeria’s food shortages
To address Nigeria’s persistent food security challenges, Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Simeon Bamire, has emphasized the need for synergy among research institutions, agricultural extension service providers, farmers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and
Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system
For the first time in over 25 years, Nigeria’s agricultural research sector is receiving renewed attention, marking a critical step toward reversing low crop yields and poor livestock production. The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)
