By Felicia Imohimi A Development Communications Strategist, Feyikemi Adurogbangba, has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to build on the legacy of previous agricultural programmes and desist from implementing projects in silos. Adurogbangba made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting to farmers’ lamentations over losses recorded inContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya No fewer than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger, are expected to receive advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed this during a Training of Trainers for Extension Agents and selected Community-Based AdvisorsContinue 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 Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiative aimed at strengthening environmental health governance, improving emissions monitoring and protecting public health. Dr Yakubu Baba, Registrar of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), said at the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja that theContinue Reading
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has disclosed that Nigeria requires between 6,000 and 7,000 refrigerated trucks to effectively address post-harvest losses.Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Mercy Corps, a Non – Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Wednesday, handed over a newly constructed Veterinary Clinic and a rehabilitated structure in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA), to the Katsina State Government. The project, which included a 20,000-litre capacity upgraded solar-powered borehole, was executed under the EuropeanContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Experts in the environment and energy sector gathered in Abuja to advance a “Just Transition” energy plan that will benefit communities, industries and vulnerable populations in the country. NAN reports that the initiative focuses on inclusive growth, ensuring that the transition to low-carbon energy (targeting net-zero byContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) has intensified efforts to eradicate child labour in the ginger supply chain in Southern Kaduna. The association has also urged collective action from communities, NGOs, farmers, agricultural extension workers, policymakers and other critical stakeholders. CRUDAN made theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is set to submit a strong 7th National Report that reflects the country’s achievements and renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Monday at the validation workshop of the draft 7th National ReportContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has recorded remarkable gains in rice and cassava production in Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Katcha on Saturday that this followed the rollout of the its Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture ProgrammeContinue Reading
