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As part of efforts to boost food security in the country, Kebbi State has partnered the Integrated Rice and Fish Diversification Project (IRFDP) to improve rice and fish production. While speaking during the courtesy visit of the IRFDP team to his office, in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris, said agriculture is among priorities of his…

In recognition of its roles in growing Nigeria and Africa's agri-value chain, the West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL), a subsidiary of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has won the 'Industry Leader in Soybean' Award. WASIL won the award at the 2023 Afro World Agri-Food Conference, Exhibition and Awards organised by the Afro World…

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has lauded the University of Ibadan for its successful completion of the project entitled, Aquaculture and Rural Communities: Farm Diversification Process through Integrated Agriculture - Aquaculture systems and Nutrition-Sensitive Value Chains for Better Nutrition Outcomes in Kebbi and Ebonyi states. According to the FAO Project…

Feed millers, under the aegis of Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN), have raised an alarm that if the Federal Government failed to immediately address the challenges facing the poultry industry, the country may soon rely on poultry products from other countries. The President of the association, Raymond Isidinaso, who addressed journalists said the…

The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) Moor plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, has unveiled two new varieties of maize tolerant to Fall Army Worm (FAW).

The Executive Director and Vice Chairman for Africa at TGI Group, Farouk Gumel has urged the adoption of modern farming techniques to enhance yield and productivity in the country.

Amidst mixed feelings of worry, frustration and uncertainty over sharp increase in price of staple food items across the country, Nigerians have called on the new Ministers of Agriculture and Water Resources to initiate policies that will confront looming famine.

Just as the price of foodstuffs and other agro commodities have increased astronomically due to the economic situation of the country, poultry farmers, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and industries are currently in dilemma as the price of maize has jumped to N600, 000 per tonne.

A group of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of Niger Delta Fishermen Congress (NDFC) has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting farmers in coastal communities in the region. 

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new package of support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more climate resilient.

As part of efforts to boost food security in the country, Kebbi State has partnered Integrated Rice and Fish Diversification Project (IRFDP) to improve rice and fish production.

The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to 60,000 farmers in five states – Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, Niger and Sokoto.