Tag: #Farmers
-
OBOREVWORI ASSURES FARMERS, INVESTORS OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers and private investors through infrastructure and other incentives to promote economic growth. Oborevwori gave the assurance during visits to Tatcha Farms in Okuloho, Amity Global Farms and Manroy Livestock Farms in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas. He said government support would…
-
KOGI MOVES TO ESTABLISH CASHEW PROCESSING PLANT
The Kogi State Government has begun plans to establish a cashew processing plant to promote value addition, attract investment and increase the crop’s contribution to the state’s economy. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Timothy Ojoma, disclosed this in Lokoja while receiving executives of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Kogi Chapter. He said discussions…
-
ONION DISPUTE: NIGERIAN TRADERS SUSPEND EXPORTS TO GHANA, SEEK ECOWAS MEDIATION
The National Onion Producers and Marketers Association has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to urgently intervene in the lingering trade dispute between Nigeria and Ghana. The association’s National President, Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, disclosed this on Sunday in Sokoto, saying Nigerian onion traders had suspended exports to Ghana after exhausting efforts…
-
FCTA DISTRIBUTES 6,800 BAGS OF FERTILISER TO BOOST FARMING ACROSS AREA COUNCILS
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has handed over 6,800 bags of fertiliser to the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), FCT Chapter, for distribution to verified farmers across the six area councils. The fertiliser, supplied by the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), is aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening food…
-
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…
-
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…
-
JIGAWA FARMERS HOPEFUL FOR STRONG HARVESTS, CALL FOR TIMELY FARM INPUT SUPPORT
Jigawa Farmers Hopeful for Strong Harvests, Call for Timely Farm Input Support Farmers in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State say the start of the rainy season has boosted optimism for a productive farming year. Speaking to NAN, several farmers expressed hope that consistent rainfall would support crop growth and improve agricultural output. However,…
-
BAUCHI SEMA ADVISES FARMERS ON FLOOD-RESILIENT SEEDS AHEAD OF 2026 RAINS
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is advising farmers across the state to adopt drought-resistant and early-maturing seed varieties ahead of the 2026 rainy season. According to the agency, the guidance is aimed at helping farmers reduce potential losses linked to flooding and dry spells expected during the farming season. Farmers have also been…
-
PLANTING SEASON: FARMERS HOPEFUL OVER RAINS, WORRIED BY RISING INPUT COSTS
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding communities have expressed mixed feelings as the 2026 planting season gets underway. While many farmers say the early rains have created favourable conditions for cultivation, they are concerned about the rising costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour. Some farmers say the increasing expenses have forced…
-
AFAN CALLS FOR REVIVAL OF NIGERI’S COCOA SECTOR TO BOOST ECONOMY
AFAN has called for urgent efforts to revive Nigeria’s cocoa sector and restore its contribution to the country’s economy. Speaking in Lagos, the association said cocoa was once one of Nigeria’s leading cash crops but has lost its former prominence despite strong global demand. AFAN urged government support for farmers and renewed investment in cocoa…
