Smallholder farmers remain the foundation of Nigeria’s food system, producing the majority of the food consumed across the country. From rice and maize to cassava, yam, and vegetables, their contribution sustains millions of households and keeps local markets active. Despite this enormous responsibility, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, poor access to finance, […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming agriculture across Africa, particularly in countries like Nigeria and Kenya, where technology adoption is expanding rapidly. Experts estimate that AI could contribute as much as $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, with agriculture emerging as one of the sectors expected to benefit the most. In recent years, African
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The Insects4Feed Impact Cluster, launched in 2021, is redefining Nigeria’s agricultural future through a powerful blend of innovation, sustainability, and market intelligence. Supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and a consortium of Dutch and Nigerian businesses, research institutions, and social enterprises, the initiative leverages Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming to tackle three critical challenges:
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Nigeria’s cold-chain logistics sector is fast becoming one of the most attractive opportunities in agribusiness, with experts estimating a market gap of about N160 billion. As post-harvest losses continue to drain billions from the economy, investors are increasingly viewing temperature-controlled storage and transport as the next major frontier in agricultural infrastructure. However, behind this opportunity
Nigeria’s poultry sector is undergoing a major shift as many farmers now produce their own feed instead of relying on commercial manufacturers. The move is driven by rising production costs and the need to protect already thin profit margins. Although the prices of key feed ingredients such as maize and soybeans have reportedly fallen by
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