Tag: #AgricultureNigeria
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OKPEBHOLO KICKS OFF EDO ‘BACK-TO-FARM’ DRIVE, EQUIPS FARMERS FOR 2026 SEASON
In Edo, farming just got a serious upgrade — and farmers are heading back to the land with tools, support, and a fresh push for food security. Governor Monday Okpebholo has officially launched the second phase of Edo’s “Back to Farm” initiative, rolling out a fresh batch of agricultural inputs to farmers across the state.…
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ABU RESEARCH INSTITUTE SETS 25,000 CHICKS TARGET
Nigeria’s poultry sector gets a boost as ABU’s research institute ramps up chick production for farmers nationwide. The National Animal Production Research Institute at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has kicked off its 2025/2026 hatching cycle with a target of producing 25,000 chicks. According to the university’s Public Affairs Director, Auwalu Umar, the exercise began on…
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SASAKAWA CONNECTS FARMERS TO SEEDS, FINANCE AHEAD OF PLANTING SEASON
With the rainy season approaching, farmers are getting direct links to quality inputs, funding and trusted suppliers. The Sasakawa Africa Association and partners have brought farmers, agro-dealers and financial institutions together in Minna to improve access to genuine farm inputs before the 2026 planting season. The engagement, under an AGRA-funded maize and soybean project in…
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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
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LAGOS COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE
With a booming food market and rising demand, Lagos is calling on global partners to help unlock the real value in agriculture—beyond the farm. The Lagos State Government is pushing for stronger agro-investment partnerships to drive growth across the food value chain, saying the real opportunity lies after harvest—not just in production. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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COCOA CRISIS IN KOGI: FARMERS CRY OUT OVER PRICE CRASH
From boom to bust—Kogi cocoa farmers are struggling to stay afloat as prices tumble and losses mount. Cocoa farmers in Kogi State are raising alarm over a sharp drop in prices, urging government intervention to save their livelihoods and stabilise the sector. The state chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Adobanyi Salihu, said…
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BUILD AGGREGATION CENTRES TO EMPOWER WOMEN FARMERS – EXPERT
Chika Orji says better storage and market access can unlock income, dignity, and food security. Chika Orji has called on governments to establish community aggregation centres as a game-changer for empowering women farmers and reducing massive post-harvest losses in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, the AWARD Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Fellow said the centres…
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PLATEAU TOMATO FARMERS CRY OUT OVER POST-HARVEST LOSSES, DEMAND STORAGE, PROCESSING SUPPORT
Plateau’s tomato farmers say their biggest enemy isn’t poor harvest — it’s what happens after harvest, as lack of storage and processing forces them to sell cheaply or watch their produce rot. Tomato farmers in Plateau State have raised alarm over the absence of adequate storage and processing facilities, describing it as a major setback…
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RICE IMPORTS RISE, BUT EXPERTS TELL FARMERS: DON’T QUIT YET
With thousands of farmers facing losses, agriculture experts say the answer isn’t abandoning rice—but fixing what’s broken in the system. Agriculture experts have urged Nigerian rice farmers to keep cultivating despite the recent spike in rice imports, warning that mass exit from production could hurt food security in the long run. Their advice follows a…
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AGRICULTURE STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO END HUNGER IN NIGERIA
Ending hunger takes everyone’s effort! At the 2025 World Food Day celebration in Lafia, leaders from government, farmers, and private sector stressed teamwork as the key to food security. The event, themed “Collaborating for Zero Hunger,” highlighted how partnerships among the Commodity Agricultural Forum (CAF), Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), and governments have transformed Nasarawa’s…
