Farmers in Adamawa state have a reason to cheer. The much expected support from the government is on the way. This is because the State Government has earmarked ₦2 billion to the agricultural sector with which the government plans to provide farmers and youths with essential farm inputs. The objective is that the initiative will…
Nigeria took another bold step in the efforts to promote agriculture and increase food production in country on Tuesday. At a ceremony in Kaduna State, the federal government launched the $538 million agro-industrial drive that will cut across eight states. The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme is backed by the African Development Bank, AfDB…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha, has urged the management of Nestle’s model dairy farm in Abuja to partner with the ministry to develop a curriculum and establish a working relationship to turn the farm into a training institute. He believes that the creation of a federal ministry of Livestock Development should enhance…
The Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) is calling for collaborative partnerships between agricultural stakeholders, renewable energy experts, and the Nigerian Government to harness the vast investment potential that Abuja has to offer. According to AICL’s Group Managing Director, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the initiative follows the success of the inaugural Abuja Business and Investment Summit (ABIS…
Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 200 individuals in Anambra through her Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme. The initiative targets people across various age groups passionate about agro-businesses.The beneficiaries underwent a two-day hands-on training in areas like feed processing, drip irrigation installation, vegetable farming, and piggery. They received basic start-up tools and…
In a bid to address the growing concerns of farmers in Imo State, the state’s House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for increased security measures to protect farmers and their farms from criminal invasions. This followed a motion presented by Hon. Chisom Ojukwu,which aims to ensure the safety and well-being of farmers, who…
In a major boost to its agricultural sector, Imo State has secured approval for the Onitsha-Port Harcourt Corridor Market, a project aimed at enhancing agri-food trade and improving rural access in the region. This significant achievement was announced during a workshop on agri-food market development study under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP),…
The Yobe State government, in collaboration with experts from the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), has embarked on a research project to determine the root cause of kidney disease affecting residents in Bade local government area. As part of the research, the team collected various samples, including soil, water, vegetables, and fish, from…
Cashew dealers in Kogi State are calling on the government to intervene and stop foreigners from disrupting the cashew value chain, citing exploitation and poverty as major concerns. Baba Mohammed, the BOT chairman of the Kogi Cashew Dealers Stakeholders Association, explained that foreigners, especially Indians, are bypassing local merchants and buying directly from farmers, disrupting…
The alarming rate of post-harvest losses in Nigeria has led to a staggering N3.5 trillion annual revenue loss, with a significant portion of agricultural produce never reaching consumers. Ahmed Alex Omah, a global ambassador for the World Packaging Organisation, believes that proper packaging can significantly reduce this loss. Omah emphasised the critical role of packaging…
