By Aisha Gambo The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), on Tuesday launched a three-year agricultural project to support 100,000 small scale farmers increase productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean in Kaduna and Niger states. The project, titled ‘Enhancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of Maize and Soybean Value Chains in NigerContinue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Some farmers in Bauchi said the introduction of a smart agric education programme by the Savanna Institute for Sustainable Development (SISDev) would revolutionise agriculture in the state. The programme is being implemented with support of the Soil Values project funded by the International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC).Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has increased rice yields in Nigeria from the national average of 2–2.5 tonnes per hectare to between five and six tonnes per hectare. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, disclosed this at the 12thContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Some maize farmers in northern part of Kaduna State are expecting bumper harvest this farming season, following the introduction TELA maize variety. TELA maize is a new variety of seed noted for its high yields, drought and insect resistance. The farmers, who spoke in Makarfi, Sabon Gari,andContinue Reading
By Reporters Some stakeholders in farm produce in Lagos State on Tuesday, urged the government to build warehouses and hubs to preserve their produce and reduce wastage. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews in Lagos that lack of preservation of farm produce has resulted in hugeContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Farmer-led Irrigation Development (MSD-FLID) to enhance food security and livelihoods in Nigeria. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,Continue Reading
By Ahmed Abba The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday in Nguru distributed improved crop seeds to farmers in Maja-kura community and announced plans to establish a seed bank. Mr Harry Junior, Coordinator of the NCF Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Conservation Project, said the activity was part of a United Nations DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC), has begun the training of 50 extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques and integrated soil fertility management in Bauchi State. The two-day training exercise is being implemented under the IFDC Soil Values Programme, aims to improve soil fertilityContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says the Food for Lagos partnership between it and Lagos state would further enrich its farmers. The state also reiterated commitment to transforming its agricultural sector and improving livelihood of farmers through the partnership, aimed at creating a robust food supply chain between KogiContinue Reading
The Dangote Cement has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme (FEP) in Benue to support the government’s food security efforts. The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue, which is considered to be the food basket of the nation. TheContinue Reading
