Posts Tagged: #ValueChain
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape —Shettima
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
FG inspects Makurdi irrigation project, explains next step
In a major move to scale up irrigated agriculture and enhance rural infrastructure, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has conducted an on-site inspection of the Mbakuv irrigation project in Makurdi
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
Sharp practices pushing us out of business–Poultry farmers
The Nigerian poultry industry, once considered a promising sector, is facing a growing crisis that threatens its sustainability. Farmers in Edo State have raised concerns over challenges ranging from high feed costs and market uncertainties
Enugu unveils 20-hectare pilot cocoa plantation
The Enugu State Government has joined forces with WhiteRabbit Agro Limited, a private investor, to establish a large-scale cocoa plantation aimed at driving both production and processing in the region. This strategic partnership aligns with
After 6 years delay, NDDC kickstarts LIFE-ND agro empowerment for three states
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially launched a long-awaited $30 million agro-empowerment program aimed at supporting 12,750 beneficiaries across Rivers, Imo, and Akwa Ibom states. This initiative is part of the Livelihood Improvement
FG, AfDB parley to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity
In a bid to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expedite the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ-1) Programme. This initiative, discussed at
Top 10 Agricultural commodities leading Africa’s export market
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
Collaborative effort by govt, stakeholders and farmers can improve food productivity – Okezie
Blessing Ngozi Okezie, an entrepreneur and agriculturist, discussed Nigeria’s food insecurity, highlighting low agricultural productivity, outdated farming practices, and climate change as major contributors. She stressed the need for climate-smart agriculture, improved irrigation, mechanization, and
Nigeria’s agricultural imperative: Need for a consolidated policy framework
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) (2011-2015) was a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector. It targeted creating 3.5 million jobs from various value chains and injecting $2 billion into farmers’ incomes. The ATA
