By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Lateef Sanni, the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) says Nigeria can achieve food security through improved storage infrastructure and adequate credit support to farmers. Sanni said this on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 15th Faculty of Agriculture Lecture and 65th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enhance agricultural productivity. The initiative was introduced in Abuja to mark the 2026 World EnvironmentContinue Reading
NASS pledges improved funding for agric research instituteContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and Nestlé Nigeria Plc on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve animal genetics and enhance farmers’ productivity. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said at the ceremony that the initiative would provide the country with a dairy skills development centreContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation, integrating reliable power solutions and strengthening national food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at the second meeting ofContinue Reading
Small-holder farmers in Lagos State have commended the Federal Government for the free distribution of agriculture inputs in the state to boost food security.Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has called for more private sector investments in agriculture. Mr Moses Essien, the Chairman, made the call when the committee visited Aviclaire Farms, a private establishment in Usung Idem, Uruk Usoh in Abak Local GovernmentContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Bank of Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have distributed 2,000 tractors and heavy-duty equipment to mechanised farmers to boost production and strengthen national food security. The distribution, supported by Heifer International and Heifer Nigeria, was conducted under the Renewed Hope NationalContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to scale priority post-harvest technologies to curb Nigeria’s N3.5 trillion annual agricultural losses. The partnership was highlighted during a validation workshop in Abuja organised by both institutionsContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Alhaji Idi Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, on Wednesday lauded the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and World Bank-funded Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) financial intervention in the sector. The minister made the commendation at the regional training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) andContinue Reading
