Posts Tagged: #WomenFarmers
Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture
In a move to boost women’s participation in agriculture and promote food security in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched an agricultural empowerment initiative aimed at equipping young female farmers with modern farming techniques.
Agriculture Key to Nigeria’s Industrialisation, Says Bayelsa Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State’s path to industrialization and food security lies in maximizing its agricultural potential, a critical insight shared by Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo during a meeting with the Nigerian Women in Agricultural Business (NIWAB).
Olam Agri, LCRI Announce Release of Improved Wheat Variety to Support Nigerian Farmers
In a major stride toward achieving wheat self-sufficiency and bolstering food security, Olam Agri, in partnership with the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), has introduced a groundbreaking durum wheat variety tailored for Nigeria’s unique farming
Stakeholders seek enhanced women participation in agriculture
In a bid to address the long-standing gender disparities in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), through its HER+ Initiative, has called for improved access to agricultural land and resources
FG empowers Rivers women farmers
The Federal Government has launched ‘Project Earn From the Soil’, an agricultural initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and enhancing food security in South-South Nigeria. Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, Gift
Women farmers pull out of AFAN over alleged leadership crisis
The Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has withdrawn from the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) due to poor inclusion of women and ongoing leadership disputes within AFAN. National Coordinator Omolara
Food Security: ActionAid to equip 120,000 farmers with agroecological skills
ActionAid Nigeria announced plans to empower 120,000 women and youth farmers with agroecological skills to combat high food prices and hunger in Nigeria. This initiative aims to improve food security and nutrition by providing access
Women farmers deny receiving N15 trillion agric intervention
The Nigeria Women for Agriculture Progress has highlighted delays in the disbursement of a promised N15 trillion intervention in agriculture since 1999. According to Omolara Swenson, the National Coordinator, genuine women farmers have yet to
