Friday 31 Jan, 2025
The FAO reports that 50 million people in West Africa are facing food insecurity.
On Thursday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that the number of people experiencing food insecurity in West Africa had increased to 50 million. FAO Country Representative, Kofi Dominic, shared this information during a panel discussion at the 5th Lake...
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Thursday 30 Jan, 2025
LASUBEB and UBEC collaborate to restore agricultural practices in public primary schools.
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), recently organized a stakeholders' meeting with recipients of funds from the Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP) to revive agricultural...
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Thursday 30 Jan, 2025
The Federal Government, IFAD, and AFD have allocated $183.1 million for the development of the agricultural value chain.
The Nigerian agricultural sector has received a significant boost with the $183.1 million funding aimed at developing the agricultural value chain and adding value for farmers across nine states in northern Nigeria....
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Wednesday 29 Jan, 2025
Relief as tomato prices plummet in Lagos and other areas.
Tomato prices have fallen in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, thanks to the harvest season, which has led to an oversupply of the produce....
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Wednesday 29 Jan, 2025
The World Bank and Yobe government have allocated a $2.5 million revolving fund to 101 communities.
The World Bank-funded Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, in collaboration with the Yobe Government, has distributed $2.525 million as a revolving fund to 101 communities in the state to promote agricultural development....
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Tuesday 28 Jan, 2025
The Federal Government is seeking media support to enhance food production and educate farmers.
The Federal Government has urged the media to work together with it in mobilizing, educating, and raising awareness among Nigerians about the importance of embracing agriculture and fostering food security in the country. ...
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Tuesday 28 Jan, 2025
Nigeria's horticultural exports could reach $500 million in the next five years if key bottlenecks are resolved, says Executive Secretary of the Produce Export Alliance.
In this interview, Adetiloye Continental, the Executive Secretary of the Produce Export Development Alliance, discusses the potential and challenges of horticultural exports in Nigeria, while also offering solutions to enhance agro-product exports....
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Tuesday 28 Jan, 2025
NADF and the Nigerian government have entered into a partnership to finance agriculture with N5 billion.
The National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government signed a ₦5 billion co-financing agreement on Monday in Abuja. This initiative represents a significant step towards boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security....
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Thursday 23 Jan, 2025
IFAD-VCDP and AFPI provide training to youth in advanced rice seed production techniques.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Production Initiative (AFPI), are positively affecting rural communities by providing training to young people in advanced...
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Thursday 23 Jan, 2025
Food security: FG to begin massive distribution of stored equipment, inputs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared ‘Operation Empty the Store,’ which will involve the massive distribution of stored agricultural equipment and inputs to farmers across the country....
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Wednesday 22 Jan, 2025
GMOs: Debunking Myths, Misconceptions, and Benefits
Recently, the safety of foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) has become a prominent issue in Nigeria, with critics ramping up their campaigns against the technology, utilizing various forms of communication to spread their message....
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Wednesday 22 Jan, 2025
World Bank and Bayelsa government collaborate to enhance the agricultural sector.
The Bayelsa State Government announced plans to launch the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) aimed at improving agro-logistics and market access by developing, maintaining, and managing rural road networks....
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