Livestock Feeds has achieved a remarkable turnaround, recording its highest profit in seven years. The agricultural firm bounced back with an after-tax profit of N1.75 billion, a significant improvement from its recurring losses in 2022 and 2023. This turnaround is a welcome development, especially considering the challenges faced by the livestock sub-sector. Femi Oke, chairman…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step in empowering 150 residents of Epe with essential fish farming materials and training. This initiative, coordinated by the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), aims to strengthen the agricultural sector and create economic opportunities. The training program, held in the Igbodu area of Epe, provided participants with…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has sounded the alarm on the escalating food crisis in West Africa. The international agency said that a staggering 50 million people now face food insecurity. This represents a sharp increase of 35 million in just five years, with the situation deteriorating rapidly. According to FAO Country Representative Kofi…
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and resilience, the Ekiti State Government has adopted digital extension approaches and climate advisory services. This strategic move aims to bridge the gap between research and farmers, providing them with timely, accurate, and actionable information. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, disclosed this during a training…
Springfield Agro, a private company engaged in farm solutions, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art agrochemical plant in Ogun State. The form is valued at $12 million, and it is desgned to enhance agricultural productivity and tackle pest infestation. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, owners of Springfield Agro, stated, “We have invested so far $12…
A groundbreaking partnership between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and France aims to empower 3000 women in six Nigerian states, including Jigawa, Kano, Kwara, Anambra, Oyo, and Enugu. The initiative, dubbed the “Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship (WATEA) project,” seeks to equip women with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mentorship to…
A recent flood in the Shonga community of Kwara State’s Edu Local Government Area has left a trail of destruction, submerging 3,000 hectares of rice farmland and affecting approximately 5,000 farmers. The disaster has also resulted in one reported death due to shock. The Emir of Shonga, Dr. Haliru Yahya, has expressed concerns over the…
China has taken drastic measures to protect its domestic agricultural and food industries by banning the import of livestock products from several countries. The decision was made in response to reports of disease outbreaks, including foot-and-mouth disease, sheep pox, and goat pox, from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The ban affects a wide range of…
The Kano State Government has allocated N16.6 billion to the agricultural sector in this year’s budget. According to the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, this investment aims to achieve food security and increase citizens’ income levels. The budget breakdown reveals a significant focus on agricultural development. Shanono explained that “these investments…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has launched an initiative to empower women farmers in Oyo State, providing training, cash support, and farm equipment to enhance food sustainability. The Women Agricultural Support Programme in Oyo State is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the First…
