Abia, Israeli firm partner to boost agricultural value chain
The Abia State Government is set to collaborate with an Israeli firm to enhance agricultural value chains, particularly in poultry, piggery, and…
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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 under the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan pays…
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 dedicated to corn fields shrinking significantly. Data…
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 brings in approximately $1.2 billion for Nigeria…
Stakeholders demand livestock development ministry address food insecurity
Agribusiness players, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria, have urged the newly…
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 government should encourage indigenous rice producers rather…
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 that duty-free imports of food commodities will…
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 up attempts to combat increasing inflation, which…
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 farm inputs to enhance food production in…
FG, states urged to introduce digital training for farmers
Professor Adeolu Ayanwale has called on the Federal and State governments to prioritise digital training for farmers to end food insecurity. This…
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 factories as it becomes affordable to source…
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 the state. The farmers were supplied with…