Ogun State is set to host one of Nigeria’s largest dairy production facilities following a $250 million investment commitment by Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle breeding and milk production company. The project, which will be located in Ogun West Senatorial District, is expected to strengthen local milk production, reduce
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has intensified efforts to secure wider stakeholder support for the successful hosting of the 9th All African Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA), scheduled to hold in Nigeria from August 9 to 13, 2026. Speaking during a meeting with the conference Organising Committee in
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have initiated efforts to connect irrigation farmers in Kano with financial institutions and equipment suppliers to enable access to solar-powered irrigation technologies. Reports gathered that the initiative was introduced during a two-day Demand-Supply Linkage Workshop and
The Gombe State Government has commenced the distribution of 2,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to farmers as part of efforts to increase agricultural output and strengthen food security across the state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya announced the initiative on Tuesday during the official flag-off of fertiliser distribution for the 2026 farming
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has introduced a new blended finance framework designed to stimulate greater private-sector participation in Nigeria’s agricultural industry by reducing investment risks and unlocking substantial capital for agribusiness development. The initiative was presented on Tuesday during a Blended Finance Workshop for Fund Managers hosted by
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed optimism that food prices could decline in the coming months as farmers begin to reap the benefits of the Federal Government’s fertiliser support programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivity nationwide. The association said the intervention, which provided fertilisers to thousands of
Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock value chain took centre stage in Katsina State as key players across the sector gathered for a regional dialogue focused on improving transportation and safety standards. The engagement, convened by the Amalgamated Union of Food Stuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria, brought together government officials,
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has taken a major step towards addressing longstanding data gaps in Nigeria’s livestock sector with the commencement of the validation of the National Livestock Information Management System (NLIMS), a digital platform expected to serve as the country’s central livestock data repository. The initiative
As Nigeria pushes to strengthen food security and grow commercial vegetable production, ewedu farming is emerging as one of the country’s most lucrative agribusiness opportunities, drawing fresh interest from smallholder and commercial growers alike. Long a household staple, particularly in the South-West, ewedu (Corchorus olitorius) is now proving its worth
Africa is set to host one of its most consequential agricultural gatherings in years, as climate shocks, disease outbreaks, price swings, and tightening sustainability rules continue to reshape the global cocoa and coffee trade. Nigeria will host the Cocoa and Coffee Fiesta 2026 in Lagos on October 7 and 8,
