FG Launches One Million Improved Cocoa Seedlings to Boost Production and Agricultural Exports The Federal Government has launched one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings in a major step towards revitalising Nigeria’s cocoa industry, increasing agricultural exports and improving the productivity of cocoa farmers across the country. The initiative, unveiled at the Cocoa Research Institute of […]
Amaechi Calls for Greater Investment in Agriculture to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stressing that sustainable food security can only be achieved through deliberate support for farming, agribusiness and rural development. Amaechi made the call during a visit to the Maraba
Nigeria Unveils One-Stop Investment Platform to Accelerate Agro-Industrial Processing Zones The Federal Government has introduced a new One-Stop-Shop (OSS) framework aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks that have slowed the implementation of Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, a flagship initiative designed to boost agro-processing, attract investment and create value across the agricultural sector. The
Firm Unveils Plan to Train 36,000 Nigerian Youths in Mechanized Farming. Agricultural technology company TracTrac Mechanization Services Limited (TracTrac MSL) has announced plans to train 36,000 Nigerian youths in mechanised agriculture over the next six months as part of efforts to address the country’s growing shortage of skilled agricultural machinery operators and technicians. The initiative,
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Farm Incomes Projected to Rise Over the Next Decade, But Global Risks Could Reverse Gains – FAO, OECD Global farm incomes are expected to improve over the next decade as advances in agricultural productivity continue to boost output, according to a new joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for
South-West Youth Farmers Raise Alarm Over Insecurity Threatening Food Production. Youth farmers under the South-West chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) have expressed growing concern over the worsening security situation across farming communities, warning that persistent attacks on farmers are reducing agricultural output, discouraging investment and posing a serious threat to Nigeria’s
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Lack of Commodity Pricing Knowledge is Costing Nigerian Farmers Billions, Says IBM Bangis Commodity.ng Co-Founder Calls for a Data Revolution in Agriculture ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Co-Founder of Commodity.ng, Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), has called for a nationwide agricultural data revolution, warning that the lack of reliable commodity pricing information is silently costing Nigerian farmers
How Nigeria’s Changing Weather Is Adversely Affecting Livestock Farming For decades, livestock farming has been a critical pillar of Nigeria’s agricultural economy, providing meat, milk, eggs, hides, skins, employment and income for millions of households. From cattle herders in the North-West and North-East to poultry farmers in the South-West and fish farmers across the country,
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Women Farmers Key to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy. As Nigeria pursues its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy, discussions often focus on oil, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and foreign investment. Yet one of the country’s most powerful economic assets remains largely underappreciated: women farmers. Across Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, millions of women wake up before sunrise
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How Nigerians Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Farm Yields and Profits. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for Silicon Valley, multinational corporations, or futuristic laboratories. It is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to farmers worldwide, and Nigerian farmers stand to benefit enormously. As Nigeria battles food
