Farmers in Dutse, Jigawa State, have voiced concern over the irregular rainfall pattern affecting the current farming season, warning that the situation could negatively impact crop production if it persists. The inconsistent rains have compelled many farmers to postpone the cultivation of water-intensive crops due to fears of poor harvests.
The Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribution of 157,800 bags of assorted fertilisers valued at N7.7 billion to farmers across the state as part of preparations for the 2026 wet farming season. Governor Ahmed Aliyu officially flagged off the exercise on Friday in Wamakko Local Government Area, describing the
The Farmers Supply Company Katsina (FASCOKT), in collaboration with the Cotton Producers and Merchants Association of Nigeria (COPMAN), has commenced the distribution of subsidised cotton seeds to 1,000 farmers across Katsina State in a bid to boost cotton cultivation during the ongoing farming season. The programme, officially flagged off on
Nigeria took centre stage at the just-concluded IFAD Regional Implementation Workshop, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 23rd to 25th June 2026, as government officials, project teams, farmer organizations and development partners from across West and Central Africa gathered to compare notes and chart a faster path to rural prosperity.
As part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s cocoa industry for greater productivity and global competitiveness, the Federal Government has commenced the distribution of one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings to farmers across the country. The initiative, launched at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Oyo State, forms part of
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s water and irrigation infrastructure through closer collaboration with the World Bank as part of measures to improve food production, expand access to safe drinking water and attract fresh investment into the sector. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr.
Nigeria has resumed large-scale importation of U.S. soybeans after a six-year break, with 62,000 tonnes shipped into the country in early 2025 as rising demand for protein continues to outpace local production. The development was disclosed by Brent Babb, Executive Director of the Soy Excellence Center and Sub-Saharan Africa Lead
An agricultural expert, Tony Bello, has called for accelerated industrialisation of Nigeria’s cassava industry, saying greater investment in value addition is essential to unlock the crop’s full economic potential, generate employment and strengthen the country’s export capacity. Mr Bello, the Chief Innovation and Commercialisation Officer of Matna Foods Ltd., made
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved legislation establishing the Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology after repealing the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Law enacted in 2019. The bill received the backing of lawmakers on Tuesday following detailed consideration at the Committee of
The Jigawa State Government has launched a new agricultural support initiative targeting 90,000 smallholder farmers as part of efforts to improve productivity, lower farming costs and strengthen food security across the state. Governor Umar Namadi announced the initiative during the inauguration of the 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme held
