By Veronica Dariya Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed uncertainty in the 2025 ginger planting season, due to lack of seedlings and other determining factors. The farmers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, that there wasContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses. The association’s President, Mr Alexander Isong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The Rivers Government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, stated this during an inspection visit to the farm in Bunu Tai, Tai Local Government Area.Continue Reading
By Olaitan Idris and Mercy Omoike Some Lagos State foodstuff traders and consumers have expressed respite over the price stability of foodstuff during this year’s Easter celebration. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. A cooked food trader, popularly knownContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Federal Government has released improved varieties of pepper, tomato, and 27 other crops to farmers. This is aimed at enhancing food production and provide farmers with access to high-yielding, disease-tolerant crops. The release was made at the 35th Meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration,Continue Reading
By Sunday John No fewer than 5,119 rice farmers in Nasarawa have benefited from climate-smart technologies and training in good agronomic practices introduced by Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), an NGO, with great impact on yield in the state. Some of the farmers who spoke during the 2025 Mega Field DayContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the livestock sector have urged increased investment in pasture development and the revitalisation of grazing reserves. They said this is essential to ensure sufficient fodder for livestock and help resolve the ongoing farmer-herder crises nationwide. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Mrs Omolara Svensson, Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Agriculture on Women and Youth in Agricultural Innovation, has pledged her commitment to achieving 100 per cent inclusion of women and youth in agriculture. She said that this initiative would play a key role in ensuringContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The Federal Government says it is determined to provide all the needed support for initiating modern innovation to address post-harvest losses among farmers across the country. The Minister of State for Industry and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of aContinue Reading
