Tag: #NigeriaAgriculture
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RICE FARMERS CRY FOUL AS IMPORT SURGE HITS LOCAL PRODUCTION
Cheaper imported rice is flooding markets but local farmers say it’s costing them their livelihoods. Rice farmers across Nigeria are raising alarm over rising imports, warning that the trend is crippling local production and pushing many out of business. Stakeholders say the situation worsened after the Federal Government’s import duty waiver on rice in 2024,…
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ARMY TAKES FOOD FIGHT BEYOND BATTLEFIELD WITH SMART FARM TECH
The Nigerian Army has stepped up its non-combat strategy, rolling out modern agricultural technologies to boost food security and cut post-harvest losses nationwide. At the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFRL) in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, unveiled a solar-powered dryer and oxygen-free grain silos designed to improve food preservation and…
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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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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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FOOD SECURITY FIX? EXPERTS SAY NIGERIA MUST TACKLE STORAGE, NOT JUST PRODUCTION
Nigeria grows enough food—but loses too much of it. Experts say the real problem isn’t farming, it’s what happens after harvest. The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa is calling for urgent investment in cold-chain infrastructure, warning that poor storage and logistics—not low production—are driving Nigeria’s food crisis. Speaking at the…
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COCOA PRICE CRASH PUSHES FARMERS INTO DEBT, DESPAIR
From boom to bust, cocoa farmers across Southwest Nigeria are reeling as prices plunge—leaving many broke, discouraged, and abandoning farms. Cocoa farmers in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states are sounding the alarm over a massive crash in cocoa prices—one that has wiped out profits, deepened debt, and triggered fears of a looming crisis in the…
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NSIA TEAMS UP WITH UK FIRM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DAIRY SECTOR
Nigeria is set to revolutionize its dairy industry! The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to build an integrated dairy production platform. The project, announced by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, will feature 20,000 hectares of climate-smart forage, a 10,000-milking cow operation, and a processing…
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BUA CEMENT EMPOWERS 1,500 RESETTLED FARMERS IN SOKOTO WITH N400M SUPPORT
Over 1,500 farmers displaced by industrial activities in Sokoto have received a major boost as BUA Cement rolls out farming inputs, training and business tools to help rebuild livelihoods. BUA Cement Company has distributed farming inputs, equipment and business support tools to 1,500 residents of resettled communities in Sokoto State, as part of its corporate…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO MANDATE GMO LABELLING AMID FOOD TRANSPARENCY DEBATE
Nigeria is stepping into the global debate on food transparency as authorities move to enforce mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a policy aimed at helping consumers know exactly what is on their plates. The push, driven by agencies such as the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food and…
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SUGAR INDUSTRY GETS N10BN BOOST: NEW FUND TO POWER GREENFIELD INVESTMENTS
Nigeria’s sugar sector is getting a major push as the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Bank of Industry (BOI) launch a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) to support greenfield sugar projects. The fund aims to turn early-stage sugar project ideas into bankable investments by providing technical, financial, and advisory support to viable…
