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Category: Agriculture
Gates Foundation Launches $1.4 Billion Drive for Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa, South Asia
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion commitment to help smallholder farmers…
Nigeria Boosts Tomato Farming: Credit Guarantee Raised to 75% to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
In a significant move to support tomato farmers and strengthen the country’s horticulture value chain, the…
Governor Sule Flags Off Harvest on 3,300-Hectare Rice Farm in Nasarawa
In a major step toward strengthening food security and promoting agricultural development, Governor Abdullahi Sule of…
Post-Harvest Losses Rise as Farmers Battle Poor Roads, Storage Shortage
Farmers across Nigeria have warned that poor rural roads and inadequate storage facilities are worsening post-harvest…
Nigeria-Russia Collaboration Set to Boost Animal Health and Livestock Productivity
Nigeria and Russia are deepening their collaboration in the livestock sector, with a focus on veterinary…
Ondo Moves to Safeguard Cocoa Sector Amid EU Regulation
Ondo State has assured that its cocoa plantations will not be affected by the European Union’s…
Governor Oyebanji Says Agriculture Can Tackle Nigeria’s Core Problems
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that agriculture holds the key to addressing about 60…
Afreximbank Sees Africa’s Rice Market Hitting $29.2 Billion by 2030
Africa’s rice market is projected to grow from $24 billion in 2024 to $29.2 billion by…
Nigeria’s Cassava Drive Gains Momentum as NALDA Teams Up with Agbeyewa Farms
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has entered a strategic partnership with Agbeyewa Farms Limited…