Agriculture

Food crisis: FG, states review agric policies, programmes

Federal and state government officials from the ministries of agriculture have commenced the review of
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USAID awards $500,000 co-investment grant to boost agric in Nigeria

The programme will assist 10,000 farmers cultivating rice, maize, and soybean within Nigeria’s Kebbi, Cross
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Increasing millet production in Nigeria

The bid to revolutionise millet and bring it back to the plate is being driven
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NIHORT Inaugurates Plantain, Banana Platform In Edo

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) on Tuesday in Benin, inaugurated the plantain and banana
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On threat to weaponise food

On a certain day in Beijing in 2016 at an interview session, the response I
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Farmer says irregular rainfall may affect food production

A farmer, Mr Uche Ikenga, says irregular rainfall pattern being currently recorded may have adverse
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Minister seeks partnership with stakeholders for increased fertiliser production

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, has advocated for a more
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Despite 20% global cassava share, low yield denies farmers bumper

Despite accounting for approximately 20 per cent of global cassava production, Nigeria’s cassava seed system is
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Governor Fayemi: Ekiti to create 12,000 to 50,000 jobs through

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said the State government would utilize the Central
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Akwa Ibom set to commence tomato paste production

…as 169 youths complete training on vegetable enterprise devt Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom
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