The Chief Executive Officer of Commodity Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammed, popularly known as IBM Bangis, has called for a major shift in how Nigerians approach agriculture, stressing that the country needs more agripreneurs rather than simply increasing the number of farmers. Speaking at a summit held in Lagos themed “From Labour to Wealth Through Agribusiness,” Ibrahim […]
For many farmers in northern Nigeria, irrigation is no longer just a farming tool—it is becoming a lifeline for productivity, income stability, and climate resilience. In Kano State, Mustapha Adamu remembers when farming on a 6,000-hectare stretch of land was extremely difficult due to poor water access, degraded soil, and unpredictable weather conditions. That situation
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As Nigeria’s population continues to grow rapidly, pressure on the country’s food system is intensifying. With more than 221 million people and increasing demand for food, the agricultural sector faces mounting challenges ranging from poor seed quality and labour shortages to climate variability and shrinking farmland due to urbanization. Amid these pressures, artificial intelligence (AI)
The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) is seeking collaboration with members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives to expand mechanised farming across all 360 federal constituencies, in a bid to boost food production, create jobs, and strengthen rural economies. The proposal was presented by Managing Director Ayo Sotinrin during a plenary session, where he outlined a grassroots-driven
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Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced the 2026 edition of its annual Prize for Innovation, inviting Nigerian entrepreneurs and students to submit practical solutions aimed at improving cassava production and processing across the country. The initiative, designed to promote sustainable food systems, targets innovations that can strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, enhance productivity,
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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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As Nigeria transitions into the dry season, farmers across the country are once again faced with one of the most demanding phases of the agricultural calendar. Reduced rainfall, rising temperatures, water scarcity, and increasing input costs combine to place significant pressure on farm productivity and rural livelihoods. While some farmers adopt irrigation systems to sustain
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Amid rising food prices and limited employment opportunities, agriculture is increasingly being repositioned as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth. Osarugue Amayanvbo, a first-class graduate in Agricultural Economics and a World Food Forum Youth Representative, is among a new generation of voices advocating for a modern, expanded view of the sector. Through her work,
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ActionAid Nigeria has trained over 135,000 smallholder farmers and young people—most of them women—in climate-smart and agroecological farming practices across multiple states, as part of efforts to build resilience and strengthen inclusive food systems. The programme, implemented under the Strategic Partnerships for Agroecology and Climate Justice in West Africa (SPAC), focuses on promoting sustainable farming
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Women account for a significant majority of Nigeria’s subsistence farming population, highlighting their central role in the country’s food production system. This was disclosed by Shakin Agbayewa, Deputy Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Lagos. Speaking in an interview, Agbayewa stated that women make up about 80% of subsistence farmers in
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