Monday 03 Mar, 2025
Kwara farmers commend the World Bank and L-PRES for their capacity-building training on fodder production.
A recent capacity-building workshop organized by the Kwara State Government's Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in partnership with the World Bank and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano, has equipped 100 crop...
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Monday 03 Mar, 2025
The Bauchi government is poised to enhance agriculture through the 'Irrigate Nigeria' project, aimed at boosting Nigerian food production.
The Bauchi State Government has introduced the Irrigate Nigeria Project, designed to transform agriculture in the state....
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Monday 03 Mar, 2025
The Federal Government reaffirms its dedication to supporting sustainable farming practices.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has reiterated the Federal Government's dedication to advancing sustainable farming practices and safeguarding the long-term health of agricultural ecosystems....
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Thursday 20 Feb, 2025
Plateau government commences digital registration of farmers
To ensure that only legitimate farmers receive fertilizer this planting season, the Plateau State Government has begun the digital registration and mapping of farmers and their farm locations across all 17 Local Government Areas. ...
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Friday 14 Feb, 2025
Ondo government partners with ZNT AgriHub on mechanized farming to enhance food production.
The Ondo State Government has made a significant move towards becoming an agricultural hub by collaborating with ZNT AgriHub, alongside the Ondo State Agricultural Commodity Association (OSACA) and other key stakeholders in the agricultural sector, to implement mechanized...
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Friday 14 Feb, 2025
Yobe sesame seeds and gum arabic are gaining increased recognition in Morocco.
The Governor’s Forum (Association of Regions) in Morocco has formally invited the Yobe state government to take part in the upcoming international trade fair in Meknes, Morocco, to display its sesame seeds and gum arabic....
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Thursday 13 Feb, 2025
How NASC's SeedTracker and SeedCodex are combating seed adulteration and enhancing crop yields.
The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) of Nigeria is transforming the agricultural sector with groundbreaking technologies, SeedTracker and SeedCodex, aimed at enhancing seed quality, traceability, and boosting farmer confidence....
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Thursday 13 Feb, 2025
Niger government plans to lower food prices ahead of the Ramadan season.
Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, announced that his administration will take steps to lower food prices for the upcoming Ramadan season. He made this statement during a visit by a delegation from the Gates Foundation on Tuesday at the Government House in Minna....
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Thursday 13 Feb, 2025
The Federal Government is planning to recapitalize BOA to strengthen food security.
The Federal Government has revealed plans to recapitalize the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) in order to improve food security and make food more accessible and affordable for Nigerians....
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Thursday 06 Feb, 2025
France collaborates with IITA to support 3,000 women in agriculture.
To empower women and boost their involvement in the agricultural value chain, the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has teamed up with the French Embassy to train 3,000 women through the Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship in...
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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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