The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a bold new strategy to accelerate climate-smart agribusiness, designed…
Category: Agriculture
Rising Fertilizer Costs Threaten Food Production in Bwari, FCT
Farmers in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have raised alarm over the…
FG Commits to Climate-Smart Agriculture, Coastal Resilience
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to climate-smart agriculture and coastal resilience, with a focus…
Nigeria’s Cassava Industry Poised for Growth but Struggles Persist
Nigeria, the world’s largest cassava producer with over 60 million metric tons annually, is pushing the…
Emir of Ningi Launches One-Million Tree Planting Campaign
The Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, has officially launched a one-million tree planting campaign…
Rice Farmers Attribute Price Surge to Cartels and Middlemen
Rice farmers in Nigeria have pointed to the activities of cartels and unscrupulous middlemen as key…
FG, GIZ Partner to Improve Soil Health, Boost Farmers’ Income
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has partnered with the German…
Kenyan Farmers Use Bees and Sesame to Keep Elephants Away
Farmers in southern Kenya are turning to bees and sesame plants to protect their crops from…
FUTA Expands Bell Pepper Production, Eyes Global Export
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is ramping up its bell pepper production in a…
Cocoa Export Hits ₦1.2 Trillion, Accounts for 29% of Agricultural Exports, Presidency Says
Nigeria’s cocoa industry has recorded a historic leap, with exports surging to ₦1.2 trillion in the…