Posts Tagged: #SoilHealth
IITA working to make Africa food-sufficient – Official
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving agricultural transformation and achieving food security in Nigeria through stronger partnerships and coordinated action. In a statement signed by Katherine Lopez, IITA’s
Factory farming poses fresh threat to Nigeria’s environment, public health — Experts
Environmental and food-sovereignty advocates have raised urgent concerns that Nigeria could face grave ecological and public-health consequences if it embraces large-scale industrial animal farming without strong regulation and oversight. Speaking in Lagos during a one-day
Nigeria targets vast agri-investment through new soil health scheme
Nigeria has taken a landmark step toward transforming its agricultural productivity with the launch of the National Farmers Soil Health Scheme — a data-driven initiative aimed at ushering in precision agriculture and attracting both local
Nigeria launches farmers soil health scheme to boost productivity, cut fertilizer waste
In a landmark move towards achieving food security and sustainable agriculture, the Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) — a transformative programme designed to restore soil fertility, reduce input costs,
FG unveils farmers’ soil health scheme
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) — a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping farmers with practical knowledge and digital insights into soil management to improve productivity, enhance food quality,
FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving soil health, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing farmers’
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
Delta govt urged to declare emergency on deforestation
The rapid depletion of forest resources in Delta State due to food crop cultivation, logging, road construction, and fuelwood exploitation has raised major concerns among environmental and agribusiness stakeholders. Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a chieftain of
FG to establish 44 soil testing labs in Kano
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has announced plans to establish soil testing laboratories across the 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural activities by
FG, Flux Carbon ink food production pact
Africa’s agricultural exports have shaped economic activity and market trends, with key insights from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) 2024 report. Despite challenges, oilseeds, oleaginous fruits, and cotton saw double-digit growth, while cocoa exports
