Thursday 15 Jun, 2023
IFAD pledges a total of $604.6 million to support the agricultural sector in Nigeria.
IFAD has invested a total of $604.6 million directly in Nigeria's agricultural sector, through both domestic and international co-financing, between 2016 and 2023. This investment has resulted in viable interventions that have benefitted 5,144,805 individuals across 28...
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Wednesday 14 Jun, 2023
Maize farmers have been provided with a new seed variety to enhance their production.
Maize farmers in Lagos state, participating in the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), have received support in the form of new maize seed varieties and fertilizers to enhance their productivity. The farmers gathered at the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority...
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Wednesday 14 Jun, 2023
Stakeholders are urging the government to increase its focus on the tomato production business.
The Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has called on the federal, state, and local government levels to prioritize the tomato sector in the country, according to farmers. Bola Oyeleke, the National President of the association, emphasized the need...
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Wednesday 14 Jun, 2023
Zulum initiates the commencement of tractor and fertilizer sales.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has initiated the distribution of 312 tractors and 100 trucks of fertilizer for sale to farmers across all 27 local government areas of the state. The distribution was officially launched by Governor Zulum in Maiduguri on Tuesday....
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Tuesday 13 Jun, 2023
The increasing number of farmers engaging in rubber production has several reasons behind it.
The increasing profitability and positive market conditions in the international rubber industry have led to a surge in the number of farmers venturing into rubber production, particularly in Cross River State. Existing farmers are expanding their estates, while newcomers...
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Tuesday 13 Jun, 2023
Tinubu's Policy on Agriculture and the Challenges of Farmer-Herder Conflicts
To attain agricultural self-sufficiency, it is crucial to enhance peace-building initiatives among farmers and herders across various levels. This can be accomplished by implementing early warning and early response mechanisms that incorporate alternative dispute resolution,...
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Tuesday 13 Jun, 2023
Despite the completion of the dry season harvest, grain prices remain volatile and unpredictable.
Despite the dry season harvest in various regions of the country, grain prices, including paddy, maize, and wheat, have remained unstable across Nigeria. The recent removal of subsidies has further intensified the volatility in the grain market. Within a week, prices have...
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Tuesday 13 Jun, 2023
The federal government has issued a warning against the consumption of 'ponmo' (cowhide) and bushmeat.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the consumption of hides (ponmo), smoked meat, and bush meat. This caution comes in light of the outbreak of Anthrax in neighboring countries. Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, the...
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Monday 12 Jun, 2023
The high cost of food is being attributed to transportation expenses by farmers.
Farmers attribute the high cost of food crops and other agricultural produce to the exorbitant transportation expenses. The escalating prices have led to frustrations among farmers who struggle to transport their harvests to markets and storage facilities. In some instances,...
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Monday 12 Jun, 2023
Farmers have voiced their concerns about the removal of subsidies, stating that it will lead to a significant increase in food prices.
Farmers have expressed concern that the recent increase in petrol prices will have a detrimental impact on food production and result in a significant rise in costs, emphasizing that market prices of food items are likely to increase by around 150%. They stressed the need...
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Monday 12 Jun, 2023
Solidaridad's call for increased palm oil production in Kogi State aligns with the growing global demand for sustainable palm oil products.
The Kogi State government has received a call to embrace extensive palm oil production in order to increase the state's internally generated revenue. James Odiba, the Multi-Stakeholder Platform Coordinator for Solidaridad, made this appeal during a recent briefing in Lokoja,...
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Friday 09 Jun, 2023
Despite Africa being responsible for producing 75% of the world's cocoa supply, the continent only earns a meager 5% profit from this significant industry.
The global cocoa industry, worth approximately $200 billion annually, sees West Africa, the region responsible for 75% of the world's cocoa supply, making less than $10 billion from it. In light of this, HRM Oba Dokun Thompson Gureje IV, Oloni of Eti-Oni, Osun state Nigeria,...
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