Tag: #FarmersSupport
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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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ALIMOSHO LG CHAIRMAN REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR FARMERS, ANNOUNCES AUGUST FOOD INITIATIVE
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Akinpelu Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers, describing agriculture as a key driver of food security, economic growth, and community development. Speaking during a meeting with members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other agricultural stakeholders, Johnson said farmers remain central to the…
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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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KWARA, OLAM AGRI JOIN FORCES TO CUT FARM LOSSES
New partnership targets better storage, stronger markets and higher profits for thousands of farmers. The Kwara State Government has teamed up with Olam Agri to tackle post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ earnings across the state. Officials say poor storage remains a major challenge, so the partnership will focus on activating storage facilities to preserve crops,…
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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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WORLD BANK TO INVEST $500M IN GOMBE’S IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The World Bank plans to invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system as part of the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, aiming to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Western and Central Africa, emphasized the commitment following a visit…
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NIGERIA’S FOOD PRICES SHOW SIGNS OF RELIEF, DECLINE IN SOME AREAS
Recent reports and market surveys across Nigeria indicate that food prices are beginning to decline in certain regions, providing some relief to households amidst ongoing inflation challenges. This trend is driven by increased supply from recent harvests and government measures aimed at stabilizing prices. In Kaduna, traders and consumers observed a slight drop in the…
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FG COMMITS TO EMPOWERMENT OF KWARA WOMEN FARMERS FOR FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting women farmers in Kwara State to boost food security. Mrs. Faith Agu, Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Kwara, made this pledge during an advocacy visit from the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG).…
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FEDERAL GOVT THROUGH ATASP-1 TO MOP UP EXCESS FOOD, PREVENT POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN NIGERIA
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase-One (ATASP-1), funded by the African Development Bank, announced plans to purchase and store excess food in strategic reserves to curb post-harvest losses. Dr Romanus Egba, Zonal Programme Coordinator at ATASP-1 in Adani-Omor, Enugu, reassured that there is no cause for alarm despite recent food price crashes. Egba explained…
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PLATEAU’S PATH TO PEACE: GOV MUTFWANG’S VISION FOR SECURITY AND TRANSFORMATION
Plateau State has faced relentless security challenges for decades, but Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is on a mission to change the narrative—with bold new strategies in security, infrastructure, and community empowerment shaping a hopeful future. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently opened up about his determined quest to bring safety and transformation to…
