In a bid to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is set to provide advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project for 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed
Taraba State has taken a major step toward transforming its livestock sector with the official commencement of a modern Livestock Service Centre in Sunkani, Ardo-Kola LGA. The project, initiated by Governor Agbu Kefas, is designed to replace traditional subsistence herding practices with a structured, high-output commercial livestock system. The centre
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has engaged in high-level consultations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja and undertaken an agricultural study visit to Nasarawa State in order to strengthen governance, food security, and economic diversification in the state. The Governor met with President Tinubu on 25 February
The Federal Government has launched a targeted humanitarian intervention in Benue State aimed at addressing food insecurity and nutrition challenges affecting communities impacted by displacement, insecurity, and communal conflicts. The programme, tagged the Presidential Initiative on Food and Nutrition Assistance, was flagged off in the state by the Minister for
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has sensitised farmers and key stakeholders on the safety and benefits of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds to enhance agricultural productivity and food security. Bello Bawa, director-general of NBMA, made this known during an engagement with farmers and traditional rulers in Minna on Saturday.
As part of efforts to deepen agro-industrial growth and create sustainable livelihoods in rural communities, the Japanese Government, in collaboration with the Lift Above Poverty Organisation, has delivered a pineapple juice processing facility in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The project, located in Ukpenu Emuhi community,
The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) is advocating government intervention to provide equipment and facilities that can help minimise waste and increase value addition. Specifically, in Kaduna State, tomato farmers called on the government to help reduce post-harvest losses, significantly impacting their incomes and the
The Federal Government is moving to unlock game-changing reforms in agricultural insurance and cooperative financing structures. According to a statement from the finance ministry, the reforms were discussed on Monday in Abuja during a meeting between Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance and Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State
In its drive to equip basic school children with agricultural knowledge and practical skills, the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has taken practical knowledge of agriculture and related skills to basic schools across the state. The board, on Tuesday, took pupils on an excursion to the College of
The Israeli government has agreed to offer scholarship and agricultural apprenticeship opportunities to youths from Benue State in a move aimed at strengthening skills transfer and boosting food production in the state. Chairman of the Benue State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Rev. Fr. Michael Meladu, disclosed this while hosting members of
