Posts Tagged: #SustainableAgriculture
50-hectare cassava farm boosts Abia LG’s mechanised drive
The Mayor of Isuikwuato Local Government Area and Chairman of ALGON, Abia State, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke, has broken a 35-year record with the reintroduction of mechanised farming alongside a broad range of governance and infrastructure
FG vows to sustain drop in food prices
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the recent decline in staple food prices by strengthening interventions across all major agricultural value chains. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food
FG’s $2.5bn investments drive seen lifting dairy farming
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government has secured a $2.5 billion investment commitment to establish six modern meat-processing factories across Nigeria within the next five years. The initiative will include three poultry
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,
UN, India, Nigeria move to tackle food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside Indian and Nigerian experts, has convened at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, to explore strategies aimed at combating food insecurity and
Tinubu’s approval of forest security, boost for agric sector — Rep Fatoba
In a move widely regarded as a critical intervention for Nigeria’s agricultural recovery, Hon. Olusola Fatoba, a member of the House of Representatives, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the
FG revives cassava flour policy
The Federal Government has revived the cassava flour inclusion policy, mandating that 20 per cent cassava flour be blended into all wheat-based products, particularly bread and confectioneries. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),
Lagos govt reiterates commitment to data-driven agriculture
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more resilient and profitable agricultural sector through the adoption of data-driven solutions and proactive measures against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Speaking at the All Farmers
Cocoa export hits N1.2trn, accounts for 29% agric export — Presidency
Nigeria recorded a dramatic 606% rise in cocoa exports in Q4 2024, increasing from ₦171 billion in the previous year to ₦1.2 trillion. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement,
