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PropCom+, the UK funded eight-year programme funded through the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), has said it was committed to having at least 50 per cent of women as …
PropCom+ pushes for 50% women inclusion in climate-smart agriculture Read More
A multipurpose cooperative society, WiiFarm, has officially launched its flagship rice distribution service hub and its revolutionary fractional farmland ownership model, in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom state. WiiFarm is a …
Firm launches rice distribution service, set to revolutionalise farmland ownership model Read More
The Nigerian Agricultural Youths Forum has praised the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Yazid Shehu Danfulani, for his role in driving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s …
Agric forum hails NAIC CEO for advancing Tinubu’s food security vision Read More
The Ogun state Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Oludotun Taiwo, has stated that the state has planted over three million trees in the last three years to tackle deforestation. Oludotun stated …
Deforestation: Ogun has planted 3 million trees in 3 years – Commissioner Read More
Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector of Kaduna state, by distributing 400 trucks of free fertilizers to 100,000 smallholder farmers. Speaking during the …
Kaduna: Uba Sani distributes free fertilizers to 100,000 farmers, launches crop Iisurance scheme Read More
The Forum of Agricultural Stakeholders in Nigeria has praised Dr. Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), for restoring confidence in the agency. …
Danfulani’s vision restoring confidence in NAIC – Agro forum Read More
As part of its activities to improve agricultural governance and service delivery in Northern Nigeria, Propcom+, a programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has engaged …
Propcom+ parleys stakeholders on agricultural budgeting in northern Nigeria Read More
Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the transparent and efficient distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertilizer to 100,000 farmers across Kaduna state. A statement signed …
Kaduna: Uba Sani inaugurates fertilizer committee, launches support for 100,000 farmers Read More
Presidential adviser and co-chairman Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria risks acute protein deficit and childhood stunting if the blueprint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s …
Presidential livestock initiatives to create 5m jobs by 2030 – Jega Read More
President Bola Tinubu Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning …
Tinubu hails Belarus on agriculrural training, equipment Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning …
In push for agricultural renaissance, Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors for mechanised farming Read More
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a ministry-wide prayer and fasting session for national protection and food security. This was contained in an internal circular dated …
FG declares 3-day prayer for food security Read More
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Sunday, in Maiduguri, Borno state, commissioned 375 tractors for use in mechanised farming. The tractors were revitalised by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure …
Borno: Shettima commissions 375 NASENI-refurbished tractors Read More
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state, has called on Nigerians of all creeds to embrace TELA Maize as a deliberate means of addressing hunger, …
30m Nigerians risk acute food insecurity – UN Read More
The North-east Caucus in the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja, kicked against exclusion of the zone from the $530million Special Agro – Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), being implemented by …
$530million agro project: North-east caucus in NASS kicks against exclusion of zone Read More
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that Kaduna state is leading the way as the first to launch the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) …
Kaduna launches Nigeria’s first special agro-industrial processing zone Read More
Few weeks after take off, a total of 3,110 graduates have applied for the Young Farmers Agricultural Revolution program of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, in …
3,110 graduates apply for Barau’s young farmers millionaires’ program Read More
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture …
6 years after, Nigeria-Brazil $1.1bn green imperative project kicks off Read More
The Kaduna state government has reiterated its commitment to transforming agriculture through technology and strategic investments aimed at achieving all-year-round farming and boosting food security. Speaking at the Kaduna Agritech …
Kaduna government moves to revolutionise agriculture with technology, innovation Read More
Oyo state government on Tuesday said it is determined to boost agricultural extension services in and across the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi …
Oyo government to boost agricultural extension services – Commissioner . Read More
The World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Mastercard Foundation, has targeted 200,000 small farmers and farm workers, 60% of whom will …
Northeast: WFP targets 200,000 farmers to improve post-harvest management Read More
In a groundbreaking move, the federal government has injected N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs into Jigawa state, revolutionising the agricultural landscape and empowering 160,000 farmers. Senator Abubakar …
FG unveils N5bn agricultural boost in Jigawa, empowers 160,000 farmers Read More
Governor Uba Sani has been providing policy support for the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project of the World Bank to develop the livestock value chain in Kaduna state. …
Livestock: L-PRES coordinator hails Uba Sani’s support Read More
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) on Wednesday organised a sensitisation programme for farmers on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The programme, according to the organisers, was …
FCT-SAPZ sensitises farmers on integrated pest management Read More
The Federal Government has assured investors of its commitment to creating an enabling business environment for investment in livestock development to thrive in Nigeria. Minister of Livestock Development Idi Maiha …
Nigeria, business-friendly for investment in livestock development – FG Read More