Agriculture
FG pushes agric extension as key to Africa’s food security
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged African countries to treat agricultural extension as critical infrastructure needed to improve productivity and achieve food…
Tag: Food security
Food Security
Food Security: LIFE -ND empowers 6,000 youths, women in agribusiness in Delta
Food Security: LIFE -ND empowers 6,000 youths, women in agribusiness in Delta
Agriculture
FG unveils National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy to promote sustainable mechanisation and investment in the agricultural sector. It…
Agriculture
FG urges BOA to adopt innovative financing for agriculture
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has urged the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to explore innovative financing mechanisms and blended finance arrangements to reduce…
Agriculture
Livestock sector can drive Africa’s food security, economic growth – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Africa’s livestock sector has the potential to become a major driver of food security, industrialisation, employment and sustainable economic growth on the continent.
Science & Tech
Scientific discoveries impactful, only when translated to consumable products, services — NIFST
By Sylvester Thompson The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has called on stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward transforming food research into…
Agriculture
SPIN project to boost irrigation, power for food security – Minister
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation,…
Agriculture
Food security: Lagos farmers hail FG’s agro-input distribution
Small-holder farmers in Lagos State have commended the Federal Government for the free distribution of agriculture inputs in the state to boost food security.
Agriculture
Nigeria needs 7,000 cold trucks for food security – OTACCWA
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.
Agriculture
IFAD – LIFE-ND empowers 1,420 persons in A/Ibom
Project By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND ), says 1,420 persons…