The Minister of State for Agriculture, Sabi Abdullahi, and the Ogun State government have pledged to enhance the agro-business environment, address pest infestations and disease outbreaks, and import dependency in Nigeria. This commitment was reiterated at the launch of the N18.7 billion Springfield Agro Limited Crops Protection Chemical Plant. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima at…
The Kwara State government has emphasised the importance of training extension agents and farmers in small ruminants production and crop residue processing to boost livestock production, food security, and job creation. Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye, State Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), stated this at a training in Ilorin, capital of…
In a bid to enhance food security and empower rural farmers, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation, BATN Foundation (BATNF) has collaborated with the Akwa Ibom state government to distribute 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative, launched on December 15, 2024, at the Akwa Ibom Agricultural Development Project Premises (AKADEP),…
Nigeria is losing a staggering $70 million annually due to unregulated and illegal fishing practices, exacerbated by outdated fishing regulations. The Fisheries Cooperative Federation of Nigeria Limited (FCFNL) has, therefore, raised concerns over the country’s obsolete fishing laws, weak enforcement, and underfunding of the Federal Department of Fisheries. According to Muhammad Laminu, National President of…
As the threat of anthrax looms over the livestock industry, the Ekiti State Government has taken a proactive step to protect its animals. The state has launched a massive vaccination campaign, aiming to administer 100,000 doses of anthrax vaccines to animals across the 16 local government areas. The move is a welcome relief to livestock…
In a move that could revolutionise the agricultural landscape of Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago has announced plans to construct a $2 million poultry farm in Bosso Local Government Area. This ambitious project is expected to create a ripple effect of economic growth, job creation, and food security, transforming the lives of thousands of people…
Niger State and the Federal Government of Nigeria have joined forces to mobilize N5 billion in counterpart funding for agricultural investment. This significant step aims to improve food security and boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The partnership, signed between the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government, marks a historic moment in…
The Federal Government’s efforts to revamp the agricultural sector have received a significant boost with the arrival of 255 tractors, the first installment of a 2,000-tractor procurement deal. This development is expected to enhance food production, reduce reliance on foreign currency, and alleviate the nation’s rising food inflation, currently at 34 percent. According to the…
The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF) has called on farmers in Plateau State to make the most of the $250,000 State Agricultural Initiatives Fund provided by the state government. Mr. Mani Imman, National Coordinator of PPF, said, “We are thrilled with the Plateau Government’s efforts in the agricultural sector, each step taken brings the state closer…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on an ambitious plan to capture the data of 2 million farmers across the country within the next 3 months. This effort is led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…
