Category: Agribusiness

Abia, Israeli firm partner to boost agricultural value chain

The Abia State Government is set to collaborate with an Israeli firm to enhance agricultural...

Farmers earn N1bn annually through sugar master plan – FG

The Federal Government, through the National Sugar Development Council, has announced that the out-grower scheme...

Nigeria’s maize cultivation hits 14-year low despite record yields

Nigeria’s corn production has reached its lowest point in 14 years, with the total landmass...

Livestock industry generates $1.2bn annually from animal skin export – MACBAN

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria said on Sunday that the livestock industry...

Stakeholders demand livestock development ministry address food insecurity

Agribusiness players, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Commercial Dairy Ranchers...

FG urged to encourage rice farmers rather than allow imports

The Rice Farmers Producers Association of Nigeria Lagos state chapter has said that the federal...

Food importation will jeopardise progress made in local production – AFAN

The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Arc. Kabir Ibrahim has said...

FG halts food imports duty, partners states on farming

The federal government on Monday announced a 150-day duty-free import window for food items, stepping...

Farm inputs distributed to 1,000 Lagos, Nasarawa farmers – FG

The Federal Government on Friday announced that 1,000 farmers in Lagos and Nasarawa were given...

FG, states urged to introduce digital training for farmers

Professor Adeolu Ayanwale has called on the Federal and State governments to prioritise digital training...

Nigerian rice mills reopen as paddy prices drop by 32%

Rice millers who were forced out of business in Nigeria are beginning to reopen their...

Oyo govt distributes agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers

The Oyo State Government has started the distribution of agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers across...