Tag: #Agriculture
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FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SCIENCE: EXPERTS PUSH BIOTECH & DIGITAL TOOLS
Pests are evolving, climate is shifting and Nigeria’s farmers are being told: innovate or fall behind. Food security just got a tech upgrade. At a major agriculture conference in Ibadan, experts warned that pests and climate change are hitting crops harder and the old methods won’t cut it anymore. Speaking at the event hosted by…
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FARMERS HAIL FG’S APPROVAL OF 57 NEW CROP VARIETIES
Nigerian farmers say the newly approved crop varieties could boost yields, fight climate challenges, and strengthen food security nationwide. The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos chapter, has praised the Federal Government of Nigeria for approving 57 improved crop varieties aimed at increasing productivity and improving nutrition. AFAN Lagos Chairman, Sakin Agbayewa, said the…
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FG UNVEILS OIL PALM MASTERPLAN TO BOOST OUTPUT, LIFT MILLIONS FROM POVERTY
Nigeria is taking a big step to revive its once-dominant oil palm industry, with the Federal Government and stakeholders validating a new national strategy aimed at boosting production, cutting imports and creating jobs. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, described the plan as a comprehensive roadmap to…
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POULTRY FARMERS PUT FG’S ‘MOORBETA’ CHICKEN ON TRIAL BEFORE FULL ADOPTION
Nigeria’s poultry farmers aren’t rushing into the new government-approved chicken breed—they want proof it can deliver profits first. The Lagos chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria says it will only embrace the Federal Government’s newly approved MoorBeta chicken breed if it proves to be highly productive and profitable. Chairman Mojeed Iyiola explained that while…
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ONDO BOOSTS FARMING DRIVE WITH 70 MOTORBIKES FOR EXTENSION AGENTS
Taking agriculture closer to the grassroots, Ondo is putting extension workers on wheels to reach farmers faster and grow food production. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rolled out 70 motorcycles to livestock extension officers under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Flagging off the distribution in…
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TRAINING AGRO-DEALERS TO BOOST 100,000 MAIZE & SOYBEAN FARMERS
Hook: A major push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security is underway as agro-dealers get hands-on training to better support thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sasakawa Africa Association has kicked off a major training programme for agro-dealers in Kaduna State and Niger State, targeting improved support for 100,000 maize and soybean farmers across both states. Consultant…
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FAO PUSHES PREVENTIVE ANIMAL HEALTH TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Nigeria’s livestock sector could unlock huge food and economic gains — but experts say prevention, not outbreak response, is the real game changer. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says preventive animal healthcare is critical to strengthening Nigeria’s livestock industry and securing the nation’s food supply. Speaking in Ibadan at the graduation of new veterinary…
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AKWA IBOM, NETHERLANDS JOIN FORCES TO REVAMP AGRICULTURE
From greenhouses to dairy systems, Akwa Ibom is teaming up with the Netherlands to drive a new era of smart farming. The Akwa Ibom State government is set to partner with Netherlands to boost agriculture and unlock new opportunities in agro-tech and food production. The deal was unveiled at the Agrofood Fair Nigeria in Lagos…
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FG PUSHES STRONGER PPP TO TRANSFORM CORRECTIONAL CENTRES INTO REHAB, PRODUCTIVITY HUBS
The Federal Government is ramping up calls for public-private partnerships to turn correctional centres into centres of skills, reform, and economic productivity. The Federal Government has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive lasting reforms across Nigeria’s correctional centres, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development, and productivity. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made…
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FG’S PRISON FARM PLAN WINS PRAISE FROM LAGOS LAWYERS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN
Turning correctional centres into food production hubs sounds promising—but experts say execution will be everything. Lagos lawyers and social commentators have commended the Federal Government’s plan to convert correctional centres into productive farm hubs, describing it as a bold step toward rehabilitation and national development. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Interior, Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
