A massive fire has destroyed over 200 hectares of rice farmland operated by AgbuCity Farms along the river bank in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, causing losses estimated at about ₦5 billion. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, affected a large portion of
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has proposed a capital expenditure of over ₦200 billion in the 2026 budget, with a strong focus on agro-industrial infrastructure and food security interventions nationwide. Details from budget documents show that the largest allocation, ₦126.02 billion, is earmarked for the Multilateral/Bilateral Tied
The Senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has pledged to support the cultivation of rubber and cocoa through legislative backing, describing agriculture as critical to Nigeria’s economic recovery. Senator Nwaebonyi made the promise while receiving members of the Young Women Ebonyi Farmers (YWEF) at his residence in Mbeke, Ishieke, Ebonyi
Solar energy is transforming crop farming by providing clean, reliable, and cost-effective power for a wide range of agricultural operations. Solar technologies are helping farmers save costs, conserve water, improve crop yields, and make better use of land. A major development is the integration of solar systems directly into crop
Soybean production in Nigeria developed gradually over time, as a result of movement, adaptation, and changing human needs. Unlike many traditional staples, soybean did not originate from Nigerian fields. Soybean arrived in Nigeria in 1908, introduced during the colonial period when agricultural experimentation aimed to identify crops with commercial promise.
The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Ondo State Government, is set to empower a total of 14,800 youths in agricultural production. The programme, tagged IFAD/FG/Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta Project was organised to take place in 100 communities in the
The Pig Farmers Association of Nigeria (PIFAN) has appealed to governments at all levels to prioritise the allocation of land, finance and other resources to boost pig production and fully harness the sector’s value chain. The President of the association, Prof. Akin Adesehinwa, made the appeal during a recent interview
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stated that at least 100 cases of farmer-herder clashes occur every month in Oyo state. The Commander spokesman, Samuel Opebiyi, disclosed this during an interview at the weekend in Ibadan. Mr Opebiyi said some causes of the clashes included grazing on
The Ministry of Livestock has inaugurated animal artificial insemination and care centres to boost production in Sokoto. While inaugurating the facilities, the Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Idi Maiha described the centres as strategic interventions designed to strengthen veterinary services toward improving animal husbandry practices and enhancing productivity. He said
Kwara State has taken the spotlight among states participating in the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project after emerging first in the final nationwide performance review. The outcome followed an independent evaluation carried out by the National Coordination Office working with the World Bank. Findings were captured in the LPRES
