Nigeria can surpass Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana in cocoa production, says Adegoke
Nigeria has the potential to surpass Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana’s cocoa production considering the downward slide in output from these two big producers as a result of pests and diseases, climate change,...
View ArticleGroup empowers agro-input anchors to tackle pest attacks in Kano
Determined to find a lasting solution to the rising pest attack on agricultural production, HortiNigeria has empowered 23 agro-input dealers on best chemical application and management in Kano, Kano...
View ArticleKebbi spends N21b on palliatives, livelihood improvement initiative
The Kebbi State Government says it has spent over N21 billion on palliatives and livelihood improvement initiative. The post Kebbi spends N21b on palliatives, livelihood improvement initiative appeared...
View ArticleAATF, emir canvass support for massive cowpea production
In its bid to ensure the adoption and production of pest resistant cowpeas, a delegation of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has met the Emir of Rano, Kano State, Ambassador Kabiru...
View ArticleFG, 20 agro-equipment manufacturers partner to boost food production
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency on food security, the Federal Government has partnered 20 international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to boost...
View ArticleDespite downturn, cocoa hits record high of N13m/tonne
Amid staggering revelation that Nigeria is losing over $2 billion yearly to the under-explored value chain opportunities within global cocoa industry, the farmers are currently smiling to the bank as...
View ArticleWith commitment, hunger can be chased away from Nigeria, says Othman
The former Executive Director, National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Prof Khalid Othman, has lamented the food crisis...
View ArticleNRCRI domesticates TRICOT to promote root, tuber crops
The Gender and Social Science Sub-Division of the RTB Breeding Project, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, has concluded the TRICOT inception workshop, under the...
View ArticleFG assures Nigerians of GMOs' safety
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians kit will ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) do not affect the country’s rich biodiversity, which includes about 7,895 plant species and...
View ArticleHow mushroom can serve as alternative to protein
With the growing rate of food insecurity and poor purchasing power, Nigerians are switching to the consumption of mushroom The post How mushroom can serve as alternative to protein appeared first on...
View ArticleOyo, AATF, others plan to boost cassava production with technology
The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with some local and foreign partners, on April 25, 2024, officially launched the mechanisation of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)...
View ArticleLate Arrival Of Rain: Bleak planting season imminent – farmers
As the new planting season commences across the country, the late arrival of rain is sending a shiver down the spine of majority of the farmers. The post Late Arrival Of Rain: Bleak planting season...
View ArticleTackle insecurity affecting farmers to address food insecurity – Primate Abbe
As the issue of food crisis ravaging the country continues unabatedly, the Federal Government has been urged to address the issue of insecurity discouraging Nigerians from returning to their farms. The...
View ArticleEdo distributes inputs to 1734 farmers for 2024 planting season
The Edo State Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs and processing equipment to smallholder farmers across the seven Local Councils in Edo South Senatorial District for the 2024...
View ArticleDon tasks FG on establishing food processing ministry
The Federal Government has been urged to establish the Ministry of Food Processing, in order to create market competition that may force down the prices of food and services for the benefit of the...
View ArticleStakeholders seek better deal in cocoa value chain opportunities
Amid the glaring reality that Nigeria loses over $2b yearly to under-explored value chain opportunities within the global Cocoa industry, stakeholders have intensified efforts to ensure the...
View ArticleObaseki tasks veterinarians on improved livestock production
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended efforts of the state chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in promoting a cleaner, hygienic and safer environment for...
View ArticleOrganisation unveils finance initiative to enhance farmers productivity in...
HortiNigeria, a horticultural interventionist organisation, has launched a financial linkage initiative designed to enhance farmers’ productivity in Kaduna State. The post Organisation unveils finance...
View ArticleImproved cocoa, oil palm production will boost Nigeria’s GDP, say planters
Amid dwindling public revenue, the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) has said Nigeria’s cocoa and oil palm production can contribute significantly to the nation’s Gross domestic product (GDP) if...
View ArticleCentre invents cost effective mini-tractor
The National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, Kwara State, has designed a mini-tractor that performs all the functions of the conventional tractors. The post Centre invents cost...
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