Adetola Nola’s A.R.N. Foods expands as 8TPH rice mill takes shape
A.R.N. Foods Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing agricultural commodities trading firm, continues to demonstrate its commitment to food security and consumer satisfaction amidst the country’s economic...
View Article‘All hands on deck to revitalise seeds sector’
The Oyo State government says one of the major problems plaguing the agricultural sector is low quality seeds, saying all hands must be on deck to revitalise the seeds sector for rich yields and...
View ArticleHow Ounje Eko FSP aids improved agro production in Lagos
Bulding on the success of the Ounje Eko Discount Market introduced last year and recognising the challenges faced by farmers, the Lagos State Government has unveiled Ounje Eko Farmers Subsidy Programme...
View ArticleWomen need right mentorship, training to succeed in agriculture, IITA boss,...
The Deputy Director-General, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr. Kenton Dashiell, has said women need the right mentorship and training to succeed in...
View ArticleFG, stakeholders commence review of National Gender Policy in agriculture
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), and other stakeholders have strategised plans to review the National Gender...
View ArticleNiger rising… with drastic agricultural revolution
No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society. The post Niger rising… with...
View ArticleGovernment, stakeholders commence review of agric gender policy
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), and other stakeholders have strategised plans to review the National Gender...
View ArticleNiger, NAFD sign N5b agric financing agreement
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State government have signed a co-financing agreement of N5b, for a large scale production of maize and rice in the state. The post...
View ArticleShettima decries Africa’s 2% contribution to global manufacturing despite...
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has expressed concern over Africa’s limited contribution to global manufacturing, despite its immense agriculture potential. The post Shettima decries Africa’s 2%...
View ArticleWomen farmers decry 36% drop in agric budget amid food inflation
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has expressed concerns over the 36 percent drop in the proposed 2025 agriculture budget despite the 40 percent food inflation rate. The...
View ArticleLagos okays Orilowo Perishable Foods Market
After what seems like a long tortuous journey for approval, the A.I.A Orilowo Perishable Foods Market, Owode-Onirin, in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State has officially...
View ArticleNiger rising… With drastic revolution
No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society. The post Niger rising… With...
View ArticleNiger, NRC partnership will end post-harvest challenges — Gov Bago
Niger State Governor, Muhammad Bago, has expressed concern over logistical challenges that affect post-harvest activities The post Niger, NRC partnership will end post-harvest challenges — Gov Bago...
View Article97% of farmlands cultivated in Katsina, says farmers’ group
Despite challenges brought about by insecurity, no less than 97% of farmlands were said to have been successfully cultivated during the last farming season across Katsina State. The state Chairman of...
View ArticleAdvocate makes case for Right to Food Act
The Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Dr David Michael, has appealed to government to implement the right to food act as enshrined in...
View ArticleShettima decries Africa's low manufacturing share
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has expressed concern over Africa's limited contribution to global manufacturing, despite its immense agricultural potential. The post Shettima decries Africa's low...
View ArticleAt ISTRC-AB conference, scientists, others seek support for RTB crops...
The Root, Tuber and Banana (RTB) crops have been identified as essential produce for achieving food and nutrition security across the continent and are key contributors to Sustainable Development Goal...
View ArticleOyo to partner UK on technology-based agric solutions
Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre in the area of boosting agriculture The post Oyo to partner UK on technology-based agric solutions...
View Article44 communities in Kwara protest one-year blackout
Residents of Sobi Poly Feeder at Oke-Fomo in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), which comprise 44 communities, on Tuesday staged The post 44 communities in Kwara protest one-year blackout...
View ArticleCOFAAA launches cocoa revolution to unite African farmers
The National President of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) and now Global Coordinator of COFAAA, Adeola Adegoke, The post COFAAA launches cocoa revolution to unite African farmers...
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