Agriculture
24 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to food security and agricultural transformation in the state. The five-day fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) under the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to provide farmers with early access to high-quality…
23 Feb
In a bid to position the agriculture sector as the backbone of economic growth and food security, the federal government has declared an urgent shift from subsistence farming to a fully industrialised agribusiness sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape into a…
18 Feb
The Kwara State government has made plans to host the ADP Agro Input Fair this year. This initiative is designed to support farmers with quality agricultural inputs and training ahead of the new planting season. A statement by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ashaolu Omotola, said the fair would…
15 Feb
Experts in the information and communications technology sector have stressed the need to harness Raspberry Pi to develop innovative solutions for real life problems, including agriculture.
12 Feb
The Federal Government has announced plans to recapitalise the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to enhance food security and make food more accessible and affordable to Nigerians. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made this statement when the Emir of Borgu Kingdom, Niger, Dr Muhammad Dantoro, visited him on Wednesday…
10 Feb
The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has deployed SeedTracker and SeedCodex technology to enhance the quality and traceability of seeds in the country. These systems would among others combat counterfeit seeds and ensure farmers have access to high-quality, certified seeds for increased productivity and food security. The Acting Director General of NASC,…
7 Feb
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has expressed concerns over the 36 percent drop in the proposed 2025 agriculture budget despite the 40 percent food inflation rate. The organisation noted that despite an overall increase in the national budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, the allocation for the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…
1 Feb
The Federal Government says it has empowered 27,302 farmers in Niger to encourage agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The programme is being implemented in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP). Mrs Hadiza Isah, the State Programme Coordinator, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
31 Jan
Many Benue people are excited about the unprecedented spate of infrastructural development and the stabilized and consistent payment of salaries, so much so that Governor Hyacinth Alia's innovative strides in the agricultural sector are not given their deserved accolades. To keen watchers of the Alia administration, the governor has so far accommodated all sectors in…
31 Jan
The Kano State Government earmarked N16.6 billion for the agricultural sector in this year’s budget to achieve food security and increase citizens’ income level, an official has said. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, disclosed this while giving the 2025 budget breakdown on Thursday. Shanono said that about N3 billion was…
30 Jan
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has appealed to the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
30 Jan
A.R.N. Foods Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing agricultural commodities trading firm, continues to demonstrate its commitment to food security and consumer satisfaction amidst the country’s economic challenges. With Nigeria’s inflation rate rising to 34.80 percent in December 2024 and food prices nearing 40%, the company is stepping up its efforts to provide high-quality products and maintain high…
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