Posts Tagged: #WomenInAgribusiness
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.
NSPRI empowers agri-preneurs to drive job creation, postharvest loss reduction
In a strategic move to reduce postharvest losses and promote agribusiness sustainability, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) recently trained agri-preneurs on value addition and postharvest management. The two-day training, held on March 11–12
1,895m smallholder women farmers get climate-resilient agric support in Kano
No fewer than 1,895 smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are set to benefit from an income-boosting initiative under the Propcom Plus project, a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) program designed to promote climate-resilient and
UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving private-sector investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pledging to leverage £204 million to enhance climate-resilient farming and economic growth. This funding
FG empowers Adamawa women, youth with skills in tomato, pepper production
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), has concluded a capacity-building program for 100 youths and women in Gombi/Hong
New cassava growing method transforming Kaltungo communities
For decades, cassava farming has been a cornerstone of food security and livelihood for families in the Kaltungo Emirate of Gombe State. Today, this age-old practice is undergoing a remarkable transformation, thanks to an innovative
Ekiti women farmers receive tutelage on post-harvest handling of plantain, pineapple, value addition
In a bid to promote food security and economic empowerment, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), has trained
Nigeria, IFAD highlight importance of empowering rural women
During the 2024 International Day of Rural Women Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), emphasized the critical need for investing
How Women, Youths Generate Income Through Fish Processing
“In the Uteh fish community of Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State, a group of enterprising women and youths are demonstrating the significant economic potential of secondary activities in the fish processing value chain. By focusing on
AGRA launches 2024 Women awards
AGRA has officially initiated the application process for the 2024 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). WAYA is a prestigious accolade honoring female agripreneurs who exhibit exceptional innovation and business acumen within agricultural value
