Tag: #Agriculture
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KADUNA GINGER FARMERS SEEK EXPANSION OF CHILD LABOUR PROJECT
Ginger farmers in Kaduna State say a project aimed at eliminating child labour has improved farming practices and renewed confidence in ginger production following years of losses caused by ginger blight. The Kaduna Ginger Project was implemented by the Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) in partnership with the Fair Labor Association…
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VET KONECT EMPOWERS WOMEN TO LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE POULTRY BUSINESSES
Vet Konect, a digital animal health platform, has graduated the first cohort of beneficiaries under its Women in Poultry Initiative (WIPI), equipping women with practical skills and support to establish sustainable poultry businesses. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Makurdi, the founder and CEO of Vet Konect, Dr Shadrach Akpem, said the initiative provides beneficiaries…
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FOOD SECURITY: AGBADO OKE-ODO COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES 360 BAGS OF FERTILIZER TO FARMERS
Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State on Tuesday July 28, distributed 360 bags of fertilisers to farmers to boost food production. Beneficiaries were members of the Association of All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN), Agbado/Oke-Odo Chapter. The Vice Chairman, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, Mr Kehinde Shobayo, who represented the Chairman, Mr Abiodun Ejigbadero,…
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OYO ICT BUREAU URGES YOUTHS TO HARNESS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN AGRICULTURE
The Oyo State Government has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace digital technology to transform agriculture into a more profitable, innovative and globally competitive sector. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology at the University of Ibadan, the Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Bureau of ICT and Digital…
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FLOODING MAY TRIGGER RISE IN VEGETABLE PRICES ACROSS LAGOS, FARMERS WARN
Flooding could soon lead to higher vegetable prices in Lagos, according to farmers affected by heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs Mayriam Ali, said floods have destroyed crops, submerged farmlands and disrupted harvesting activities, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their losses. She warned that vegetables such…
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NIGERIA KEY TO ELIMINATING DEADLY SHEEP AND GOAT DISEASE ACROSS AFRICA — AU-IBAR
Nigeria has been identified as a key player in Africa’s efforts to eliminate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease that affects sheep and goats and causes major economic losses for livestock farmers. The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) says Nigeria’s livestock sector is strategically important because the country is home…
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NIGERIA, BRAZIL EXPAND AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST TRADE, FOOD PRODUCTION
Nigeria and Brazil have taken fresh steps to strengthen their agricultural partnership, agreeing to implement the Agro-Trade Market Access Initiative aimed at boosting food production, expanding agricultural exports and deepening economic cooperation between both countries. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking after a high-level Nigeria–Brazil meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, said the partnership marks…
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CHINA UPGRADES ‘GREEN CHANNEL’ TO BOOST AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to accelerate the clearance of African agricultural exports and improve access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The initiative is designed to help African exporters overcome challenges associated with transporting fresh produce over long distances. Chinese officials say the upgraded process will reduce customs delays, protect…
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FG LAUNCHES 2026 TREE-PLANTING EXERCISE IN KANO, INAUGURATES SURAGGWA COMMITTEE
The Federal Government has launched the 2026 tree planting campaign and inaugurated the National Steering Committee of the Sustainable Agricultural Restoration and Growth for Green Wall Areas (SURAGGWA) in Kano. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, performed the inauguration on Thursday July 9 during the commemoration of the 2026 Great Green Wall Day at…
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PINEAPPLE FARMERS SEEK PROCESSING, EXPORTS TO REDUCE POST-HARVEST LOSSES
Pineapple farmers on Wednesday July 8 in Lagos, called for increased investment in processing facilities and export development. They said a significant proportion of harvested pineapples was lost before reaching consumers because of the fruit’s highly perishable nature and inadequate value-addition facilities. Mr Afolabi Odunlami, and Mrs Iyanu Falaye, both pineapple farmers, agreed that many…
