Posts Tagged: #sustainability
EU deforestation policy endangers Nigeria’s $770m cocoa industry — Farmers
Cocoa farmers in Nigeria have raised concerns over the European Union’s upcoming deforestation regulation, set to be implemented in December 2024. The National President of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Adeola Adegoke, warned
Foundation to promote sustainable agriculture
The Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF) has announced Agroween 2024, an event focused on promoting agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Nigeria. Agroween celebrates the nation’s food, agriculture, innovation, and sustainability annually. IRF COO Bimbola Bolaji-Aghahowa
Nigeria needs collaboration to drive sustainable food production – Edokpolo
Okiemute Edokpolo, a respected sustainability expert, emphasized the critical role of collaboration in achieving sustainability within the food industry. She highlighted the importance of collective action to address environmental and social challenges, noting that pooling
Increasing local inputs in feed production seen to boost Nigeria’s livestock industry
“Experts emphasize the need for Nigeria to increase local inputs in animal feed production to foster a thriving livestock industry. They stress the significance of investing in commercial fodder production and promoting collaboration between local
FG Takes Biotech Products Awareness To Southeast Farmers
The federal government held a sensitization event at Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu to address misconceptions about the safety of biotechnological products in the southeast. The aim was to increase awareness of biotech crop benefits
Health Ministry, TechnoServe partner to tackle malnutrition
The Federal Ministry of Health is teaming up with TechnoServe to address stunting and malnutrition in Nigeria. Recognizing the critical role of nutrition in health, both parties aim to strengthen nutrition security, particularly for vulnerable
HortiNigeria Project Empowers 23 Input Dealers In Kano
In an ongoing effort to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in Kano State, HortiNigeria, a Dutch-funded horticultural program operating in Kano, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo states, conducted a comprehensive training program for agro-dealers across the
AGRO SOLUTIONS: 3 Steps To Successful Direct-To-Consumer Meat Sales
“Katie Olthoff, co-founder of ChopLocal, emphasizes the importance of efficient use of time, investment, and resources in building a business. Developing a marketing strategy involves understanding consumer motivations and values. Today’s consumers prioritize ethics, farming
Time To Evolve Better Alternative To Food Palliative
In December, speculation arose regarding the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians, sparked by President Bola Tinubu’s approval of assorted grains for members of the National Assembly to distribute to their constituents. Conflicting reports emerged regarding
Niger gears up for agric powerhouse status as firm invests $25m in shea butter, soya, rice production
Niger State is poised to become a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria with the announcement of a $25 million expansion strategy by the PJS Group for 2024. This strategy builds upon previous investments in the
