The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding agricultural investments by promptly releasing funds and strengthening biosecurity measures across the poultry sector. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Murtala Dabo, made this known while addressing concerns over reported cases of…
The Federal Government has announced plans to implement policies aimed at leveraging traceability technology to enhance the quality and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural commodity sector. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Mr Nura…
The Edo State Government has started the cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. Already, it has commenced the cultivation of 60 hectares (148 acres) in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Governments Area,…
Some agriculture experts have cautioned local farmers against hasty crop cultivation due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. The experts made the call in separate interviews with our correspondent on Wednesday in Lagos. They urged the farmers to pay close attention…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Wednesday signed the 27 million dollars agreement to finance the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Phase II programme. Dr Abdul Kamara, the Director-General, Nigeria AfDB Group,…
The Oyo State Government has trained 22,370 farmers on soil management, climate change adaptation, and weather forecasting to enhance agricultural productivity across the state. This is as Governor ’Seyi Makinde received commendation for his administration’s commitment to advancing agriculture through training…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans for the construction of a multi-billion naira agro-industrial processing facility in Umunneochi Local Government Area. Otti made this declaration on Wednesday while commissioning the reconstruction of the 11.27-kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road. He…
The Oyo State Government has equipped 15 agricultural extension officers with motorcycles to improve their access to remote farming communities in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, distributed the motorcycles to the ministry’s extension…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has highlighted how his administration’s emphasis on agriculture is driving economic expansion in the state. Speaking at the Africa Business Forum 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Governor Makinde advocated for greater involvement of subnational…
…Collaborates in digitalizing farming in Nigeria Blessing Emmanuel The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to transform agricultural service delivery in Nigeria. The project…
