By Abigael Joshua Ms Zigwai Fanda, a climate advocate has called for the enforcement of environmental standards and responsible private-sector participation in Africa. Fanda, who is of the Founder of Climate Change and Circular Economy (CCCE) Africa, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria onContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has asserted that farmers in the South-West region of Nigeria are not earning enough money from agriculture. Ladoja stated this during a courtesy visit by executives and members of the South-West Commodity Farmers Organisation (SWCFO) to his palace on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says 42 kilometres of farm access roads have been rehabilitated under the Additional Financing (AF) phase of the LIFE-ND project. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, disclosed this at the inception workshop of the 6th Federal Government, Niger Delta DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other stakeholders are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital extension to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural advisory services gap. The stakeholders said AI-enabled extension could expand the reach of agricultural advisory services by enabling one extension worker to support moreContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will begin a two-week mass rabies vaccination exercise across the territory from Wednesday. The Mandate Secretary, Mr Suleiman Ango, said this while addressing veterinary and animal health officials at the FCT Veterinary Clinic inContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Olam Agri has urged poultry farmers to adopt best practices to maintain healthy flocks, maximise profits and ensure quick returns on investment. Olam Agri Regional Manager, North Central, Patience Nnadozie, made the call at the Olam Agri Farmers’ Forum in Mararaba. Speaking in an interviewContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Federal Government has backed the proposed National Forest Association of Nigeria, saying it would promote coordination, investment and sustainable development in the sector. Assistant Director, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Felicia Udeh, stated this at a national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Friday to considerContinue Reading
Food Security: LIFE -ND empowers 6,000 youths, women in agribusiness in DeltaContinue Reading
By Hauwa Umar The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), has trained rice farmers on good agronomic practices to enhance production during the 2026 wet season in Egbanti, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that VCDP is an IFAD-assisted programme. The training, organised underContinue Reading
Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that could help rice mature earlier, while maintaining or increasing yields. The discovery was made by a research team led by Zhang Jian at the China National Rice Research Institute, reported by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. TheContinue Reading
