Nigeria can be self-reliant in rice in eight years if …… – Researcher
Nigeria can become self-sufficient in rice in eight years if post-harvest losses are reduced to between 30 per cent and...
Agriculture
Farmers persuade FG to survey substandard fertiliser production
Farmers in Bauchi State have called on the Federal Government to check fake , substandard production of fertilizer. Alhaji Babayo...
We supported 262 rice, cassava farmers in Anambra – IFAD-VCDP official
The International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), says it supported 262 rice farmers to cultivate 214 hectres...
Food production, IFAD-VCDP praises rural farmers in Anambra
The International Fund for Agricultural Development- Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), has applauded the obligation of rural farmers in Anambra...
IFAD-VCDP: Anambra Govt endorses regenerative agriculture policy
The Anambra government has advised the International Fund for Agricultural Development to approve mainstreaming regenerative agriculture policy to fast-track the...
Ebonyi fertilizer blending plant has enough stock for Nigerian farmers – DG
The Ebonyi Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited, says it has enough stock of the fertilizer for Nigerian farmers to execute...
Umahi plans to produce 10,000 young multimillionaires using agriculture
Ebonyi governor, Mr David Umahi, intends to make multimillionaires out of 10,000 youths in his state through agricultural engagements. Umahi talked...
Women farmers crave for agric budget, gender-friendly policies
The Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has advocated for proper implementation of agricultural budget and gender-friendly agricultural...
FGN, IFAD, distribute farm tools worth N25m to farmers in Enugu
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme, has distributed rice farm inputs...
Agribusiness: IFAD, FG laud Abia LIFE-ND, as Ikpeazu pledges more fund
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government have commended the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta...
Poverty alleviation: 600,000 farmers, others benefit from NGO’s support
A non-profit organisation, Diamond Development Initiative (DDI), says it has assisted no fewer than 600,000 farmers with technical support, in...
FG trains 50 agric extension workers on methodologies, value chain
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has commenced training of 50 Agric Extension Workers on extension tools, methodologies...
Delta Govt. distributes 1.5m oil palm seedlings to 1,500 farmers —Commissioner
Delta Government says it has distributed more than1.5 million oil palm seedlings to 1,500 small holder farmers in the past...
FG donates solar irrigation pumps to farmers in Lagos
The Federal Government through the Rural Electrification Agency has donated 171 solar irrigation pumps to vegetable farmers in Lagos. Mr...
Women Farmers seek inclusion in Agriculture budget for food security
Mrs Mary Afan, National President, Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), has called for inclusion of its members in...
Farmers celebrate Nigeria’s agriculture transformation since independence
Economic experts have identified agriculture as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy providing employment to over 60 per cent of the...
CPFAN sensitizes people on benefits of Cocoa and Plantain farming
… Targets Anambra to become highest Cocoa producers in Nigeria soon By Uzo Ugwunze Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of...
NextGen, IITA, others launch new improved cassava varieties
Dr Egesi Chiedozie, Project Manager, NextGen Cassava, has disclosed that five new cassava varieties have been released in the last...
Agriculture: Stakeholders to encourage local production of equipment
Stakeholders in the Engineering Sector have embarked on measures to encourage local production of equipment for the development of the...
IFAD-VCDP equips 30 farmer groups in Enugu
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), through its assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), has distributed equipment worth millions...
