The Kaduna State Chairman of the Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria, Rabiu Zuntu, has assured Nigerians that the current surge in tomato prices will begin to ease from August as farmers commence the rainy season harvest. Zuntu explained that the sharp increase in prices was caused by the
The Ogun State Government has begun the process of establishing the Steering Committee for the National Community Food Bank Programme (NCFBP) which will be inaugurated in the South-West region of the nation on July 25 in the state. The National Community Food Bank Programme, a multi-sectoral initiative of the First
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has set itself the target of planting 50 million date trees by 2030, with the aim of preventing the deforestation of the land and desertification, for which it has just shifted its national headquarter from Abuja to Kano, to enhance the
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has commissioned a vegetable market in Yemaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State as part of efforts to strengthen the agricultural value chain, improve farmers’ access to markets and minimise post-harvest losses. The newly inaugurated facility is expected to enhance the marketing
African cocoa-producing countries have been urged to form a continental alliance capable of setting a common price benchmark and protecting farmers from the volatility of international commodity markets. The call was made by the Global President of the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA), Comrade Adeola Adegoke,
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
