It is probably the most grassroots organised forum for farmers in the country. And if properly run, the forum will be effective in tackling food insecurity. That must have informed the decision of the Anambra State government to throw its weight behind the Anambra Community Young Farmers Forum (ACYFF). The launching of the forum was…
A collaborative initiative between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Sebore International Farms has provided employment opportunities for 500 youths in Adamawa State’s dairy sector. The project aims to equip young people with technical and business skills to thrive in the industry. The second group of participants has been trained in various capacities,…
The National Apex of Cashew Farmers, Processors and Marketing Cooperative Ltd has pledged to protect farmers from exploitation by eliminating the role of middlemen in the cashew industry. According to Yunusa Gabriel Enemali, president of the cooperative, the organisation’s primary goal is to empower farmers and ensure they receive fair prices for their products. He…
In a bid to revolutionize agriculture in Nigeria, the Nigerian Women for Agriculture Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has launched FarmAssure, a cutting-edge technology platform designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in farming. According to Farmer Omolara Svensson, NWAPDI’s national coordinator, the organization is committed to empowering grassroots farmers with cutting-edge tools. “We can’t stay…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated $2.5 billion to support Nigeria’s efforts to achieve zero hunger by 2030. This commitment is part of WFP’s 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP), which aims to address hunger and malnutrition in the country. The WFP will work closely with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders…
Oyo State is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre aimed at boosting agriculture and livestock production using technology-based solutions. According to Debo Akande, Executive Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Agribusiness, “Agriculture has become technology-driven, and we have a lot of young people that have the same capability…
In a bid to revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has kicked off the 2025 Boot Camp for Youths on Plant Variety Protection. This innovative program is designed to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful change in the agricultural sector. The program, which began in…
A group of experts in agriculture and policy has raised concerns about the potential dangers of gene-edited seeds, warning that they could compromise Nigeria’s food security and sovereignty. The experts, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, urged the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the issue and take necessary action to…
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has made significant progress in restoring degraded land in Nigeria. The project has successfully rehabilitated 160,000 hectares of hitherto degraded land in different parts of the country. The project aims to address land degradation and climate change across 19 states in Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital…
The Nigerian Women in Agricultural Business, NIWAB, a cooperative body of women farmers in the country, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Bayelsa State government in efforts to improve agricultural practices in the state. This was made known by the State President of NIWAB, Mrs. Ebimotimi Leghemo. She was speaking during a courtesy…
