By Patricia Amogu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr Beatrice Aighewi, stated this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and FoodContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has attributed the recent drop in food prices across the country to increased local production, targeted interventions, and the commencement of the harvest season. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made this known in Abuja on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Osun Chapter, Mr Ganiyu Musefiu, on Saturday, said that plans were underway to commence digital registration of farmers in the state. Musefiu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo. HeContinue Reading
By Doris Esa A National Youth Service Corps member serving in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr John Ayomipo, has trained and empowered 50 women and youths in organic farming in Wassa Community. The training, held on Friday in Wassa Community and Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp Apo, Abuja,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has called on members of the National Assembly to capture the establishment of soil laboratories in all 774 local government areas of the country in their constituency projects. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, made the call at the Regional HubContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Farmers participating in the Tela maize trial at Tomato Jos Farms, Kangimi, Igabi LGA Kaduna State, have hailed the seed variety for its impressive yield. The farmers also hailed the seed for its resilience to pests, and adaptability to low rainfall conditions. The farmers made the disclosureContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado Dr Abraham Isah, Programme Officer of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB), Nigeria, has urged Northern governors to adopt the planting of Tela maize seeds to enhance food security. Isah, who also serves as the Public Relations Officer of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has commenced the training of epidemiological and veterinary public health officers across the country. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The training aims to equip participantsContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Abuja Chapter of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has organised a quiz competition to inspire young Nigerians to embrace livestock agriculture as a career. The competition, held in Abuja, offered a platform for young pupils to showcase their understanding of animal science and agriculture, aContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The launch of the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP) is a game-changer in the nation’s agricultural revolution, the Managing Director, Pixels Solutions Ltd, Mr Okey Udeogu has said. Udeogu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
