How to Grow Yam in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Yam Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Yam is one of Nigeria’s most important food crops and a major part of the country’s agricultural economy. Nigeria is widely recognised as the world’s leading producer of yam, with millions of farmers involved directly or indirectly in its […]
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How to Grow Tomatoes in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Tomato Farming, Cost, Yield and Profit Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in Nigeria. It is a staple ingredient in Nigerian homes and is used extensively in stews, soups, sauces, jollof rice, restaurants and food processing. Beyond its importance on the dining table,
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Nigeria does not have a farming problem. It has a financing problem. That is the central argument advanced by Afolasade Onifade, a banking and development finance expert, who believes that inadequate access to affordable and sustainable capital remains one of the greatest constraints preventing Nigeria from unlocking its enormous agricultural potential. In her paper, “Banking
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Japan Commits $3.5m to Strengthen Nigeria’s Rice Seed Production The Government of Japan has committed approximately 587 million Japanese yen, equivalent to $3.5 million, to strengthen Nigeria’s rice seed production system and support the country’s efforts to achieve greater food security. The intervention was announced during the handover ceremony of the Project for the Enhancement
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Nigeria Launches Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership to Boost Resilience, Productivity The Federal Government has launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) Project, a new initiative designed to improve climate resilience and increase agricultural productivity across Nigeria. The project is being implemented through a collaboration involving the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Special Agro-Industrial
Nigeria Launches Bold Drive to Transform Niger Delta into an Agricultural Investment Hub Nigeria has taken a significant step toward repositioning the Niger Delta as one of Africa’s leading agricultural investment destinations with the launch of the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund, a landmark initiative designed to diversify the region’s economy beyond oil,
Nigeria Needs More Investment in Agriculture to Tackle Hunger — BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu ABUJA — Chairman of BUA Foods Plc, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has called for increased investment in agriculture by both the government and the private sector, describing it as one of the most effective ways to combat hunger, improve food security
How Nigeria Can Use Agriculture to Gain Dominance Against Other Countries – IBM Bangis ABUJA – Nigeria possesses all the ingredients required to become one of the world’s leading agricultural powers, but unlocking that potential will require a deliberate shift from subsistence farming to a globally competitive agribusiness economy, according to Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis),
Cost-Effective Ways of Running a Poultry Farm in Nigeria Poultry farming remains one of the most profitable agribusinesses in Nigeria, providing a reliable source of income, employment, and high-quality animal protein for millions of households. Whether raising broilers for meat production or layers for egg production, poultry offers attractive returns when managed efficiently and professionally.
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Ondo Unveils Smart Farming Initiative to Boost Food Security and Youth Employment The Ondo State Agricultural Empowerment Centre (OSAEC) has unveiled a Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme aimed at modernising agriculture, creating employment opportunities and strengthening food security through the adoption of technology-driven farming systems. The initiative forms part of the Ondo State Government’s broader strategy
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