The Federal Government has restated its commitment to climate-smart agriculture and coastal resilience, with a focus…
Category: Agriculture
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…
President Tinubu’s Administration Empowers 3,047 Farmers with Over 23,000 Hybrid Seedlings and Farm Inputs Nationwide
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has distributed 23,239 hybrid seedlings along with various farm inputs…
Niger State to Plant 10 Million Shea Trees in Major Agricultural Drive
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 10 million shea…