“Taraba An Agricultural PowerHouse With Vast Untapped Potential” – ShettimaVice President Kashim Shettima has described Taraba State as an agricultural powerhouse with vast untapped potential. Speaking at the Taraba Read More

“Taraba An Agricultural PowerHouse With Vast Untapped Potential” – ShettimaVice President Kashim Shettima has described Taraba State as an agricultural powerhouse with vast untapped potential. Speaking at the Taraba Read More
How To Start Small-Scale Feed Mill Business in NigeriaStarting a small-scale feed mill business in Nigeria is a smart investment due to several favorable conditions. Nigeria’s increasing population has led to rising demand for aRead More
Agritech: Monitoring Crop Health With DronesThe integration of drone technology into agriculture is quickly reshaping how farms are managed and crops are monitored. While drones are being adopted across various sectors, their usRead More
African countries that rely on Indonesian palm oil may see price surges amid tax hike Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, implemented a policy on May 17 to increase the export tax on crude palm oil (Read More
The price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped to an average of N54,000 following rumours of alleged deadly rice in circulation. The drop is also a result of the oversupply of the staple from India, according to a report by S&PRead More
Breeding of Heat Tolerant Dairy Cows: How It Started As climate change intensifies, livestock farmers across the globe face increasing challenges—one of the most pressing being heat stress in cattle. In a pioneering responsRead More
Investors From Brazil, Belarus, Saudi Entering Nigeria’s Agric Space – BadaruThe Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the global economic community and multilateral financial iRead More
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on the Crash In Food Items Prices: Problem: "So, the moment the harvest season starts, a lot of people will buy a lot of paddy and hold it for a period of three to four months. Read More
Cocoa Farmers Laud Tinubu On Bill to Establish National Management BoardThe Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAA), Nigeria Chapter, and the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) have expressed appreciation tRead More
Tinubu welcomes Qatari interest in agriculture, food security.President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is open to strategic partnerships and has welcomed new investment initiatives from Qatar, especially in agriculture.HRead More
Nigerian Team wins business pitch competition for Agritech solutionThe AgriQ-Connect team, which consists of four Nigerian PhD students from Northeastern University, Boston, has won $2,000 at the Massachusetts Organisation of AfRead More
How insecurity, middlemen drive up rice prices, force mill shutdownsDespite the federal government’s acclaimed increase in local production and recent investments to optimise rice mills in some states, the local production dependeRead More
FG to Launch Pilot Phase of Farmer Identity Management System in NasarawaThe Federal Government has announced plans to launch a pilot phase of the Farmer Identity Management System in Nasarawa State, leveraging the National IdenRead More
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) says it has, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), started a Small Hydro-Power (SHP) initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector.Mr Reuben BaRead More
Sack Farming In Nigeria (Photo)Sack farming is fun and less stressful, without requiring too much space or capital....It allows people to grow crops in their backyards, and other places. With sack farming, crops can be grown anyRead More
Are you ready to transform Nigeria's livestock industry through cutting-edge technology? Join Hack4Livestock 2025 - a dynamic hackathon uniting innovators, technologists, and agricultural experts to solve Nigeria's biggest Read More
Livestock Minister, Idi Mahia Launches Transformation Programme In Plateau StateMinister of Livestock Development, Idi Mahia has launched the Livestock Transformation Programme.This ambitious initiative aims to revolutionize livRead More
AFAN Seeks Irrigation Facilities For Farmers to Grow Food All-year-roundThe Oyo State branch of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has appealed to the state government for support in providing irrigation facilities toRead More
"Cocoa Boys" Flock To Nigerian Farmlands, Drawn By High PricesCocoa prices surged on world markets in 2023-2024.In Nigeria, thousands switch careers to grow cocoaOfficial: big share of Nigerian beans smuggled outGrowing up in NiRead More
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the proposal for the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB) to regulate activities in the sector.The NEC also approved new strategies for agribusRead More
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said Nigeria currently loses 45 per cent of its 3.9 million tonnes tomato harvest to post-harvest waste and supply chain inefficiencies annually.He also highlighRead More
FG Introduces Zinc-enhanced Rice VarietiesIn the quest to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a significant breakthrough with the introduction of zincRead More
10 Ways SAPZ Will Make Kaduna Africas Agro-Industrial PowerhouseGovernor Uba Sani’s leadership in Kaduna State is blazing new trails once again — this time through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. DesiRead More
Food security: Ondo begins registration of farmersThe Ondo state government has begun taking a census of farmers across the state to usher in a new era of structured, data-driven agricultural planning.It said the purpose oRead More
Rivers Solad Announces Plans to Revive Songhai Integrated FarmsThe Rivers State government has committed to restoring the Songhai Integrated Farms as part of efforts to enhance food production and generate sustainable employmentRead More
Bayero hails Tinubu over livestock agencyThe 15th Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the National Livestock and Pastoralists Development Agency.The ERead More
For the first time in nearly half a century, Nigeria has officially registered and released eight new pasture crop varieties.This development was confirmed at a three-day deliberation hosted at the National Centre for Genetic ReRead More
How can we get these grains commercially planted on a large-scale to address the menace of herders
How Agricultural Biotechnology Can Help Nigeria Boost Food SecurityAgricultural biotechnology is an important field in agricultural science. It employs a range of scientific tools and modern techniques to modify living organismsRead More
University of Ibadan Announced Participation in BATN Foundations Graduate The University of Ibadan has announced its participation in the prestigious BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Programme for 2025.The programme is Read More
FG Pledges Support of Modern Innovation to Curb Post-Harvest LossesThe Federal Government said it was determined to provide all the needed support for initiating modern innovation to address post-harvest losses among farmers acroRead More
Governor Mohammad Umaru Bago has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate N2.3 trillion in yearly revenue for Niger State through a transformative agricultural revolution designed to reposition farming as a major economic driver.&Read More
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food sovereignty and improving the livelihood of smallholder farmers across the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku BaguduRead More
FG Inaugurates Working Group to Drive Sustainable Agricultural PoliciesIn a major push to revamp Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the Federal Government has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) a high-level Read More
Tinubu Declares National Emergency On Food SecurityPresident Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nRead More
Oil palm growers to replant 1.5m hectares on rising appetite Oil palm growers are planning to replant 1.5 million hectares of land over the next five years across the 27 oil palm producing states in Nigeria.This is targetedRead More
FG Declares National Emergency on Food Security, Calls For Expanded Irrigation InfrastructurePresident Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participaRead More
Nigeria Targets Production of One Million Metric Tonnes of Sugar Annually The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese industrial giant, SINOMACH, to develop aRead More
New dawn beckons as AfDB-backed agro initiative targets end to rejection of Nigerian produce abroad he repeated rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports has dealt a heavy blow to the local economy, undermined farmers’ coRead More
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says Nigeria can generate over N150bn annually through livestock exports if it complies with international livestock market standards.The Executive Director (ED) NEPC, Nonye Ayeni saiRead More
Catfish Farmers Consider Black Soldier Fly Feed For Fish The Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) has announced plans to adopt Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as an alternative fish feed in tRead More
No fewer than 5,910 farmers in Ogun West Senatorial District have received training in modern agricultural practices, along with farming inputs, equipment, and cash support to boost food production and improve food security.The Read More
Tinubu Appoints Ayo Sotinrin As Managing Director, Bank Of AgriculturePresident Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), with immediate effect.The appointment was Read More
BORBDA Announces Strategy to Strengthen National Food SecurityThe Managing Director of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), Dr. Femi Adekanbi, has announced a strategic shift aimed at reducing foRead More
Women Farmers Trained on Climate Smart Agriculture, Agroecology in FCT The International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), in collaboration with the Rose of Sharon Foundation (ROSF), has trained 100 Read More
Nigeria, AfDB to launch SAPZ Phase 1 project in Kaduna, Cross River on April 8, 10WHAT: The SAPZ Nigeria Phase 1 Implementation Flagoff, a ceremony to commence construction of Nigeria’s Special Agro-IndustriaRead More
Tomato farmers worry as tuta absoluta resurfaces Tomato producers in Kano and other parts of the nation have been dealing with a devastating outbreak of a disease known as tuta absoluta, which is frequently referred to as tRead More
FG unveils strategies to boost cocoa production The Federal Government said on Thursday that it has mapped out strategies to revitalise and enhance the production of cocoa in all areas of its value chain.It said it took theRead More
Food Security: Oyo Farmers Get Free Fertilizer From FGFarmers in Oyo State have expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, for distributing fertilizers to local farmers. Read More
Nigeria Accounts For 70% of Global Yam Production, Exports 11% – Abuja WTCThe Abuja World Trade Center (WTC) says Nigeria accounts for 70 percent of global yam production, yet only 11 percent of the produce is exported. David Oke,Read More
Africa, Nigeria on the throes of food sufficiency Not too long ago, the president of Sierra Leone paid a visit to Oyo state. In the company of Gov Seyi Makinde and other governors from the north, they took a tour of agri-prRead More
To promote the presidential agenda on Agriculture, the wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State and First Lady of the state, Uzomaka Nwifuru has distributed farm inputs, equipment, and others to the 100 Women and Young Farmers Club Read More
Ondo rep distributes 100,000 cocoa seedlings to farmers A member of the House of Representatives from Ondo State, Mr Timehin Adelegbe, said he had distributed 100,000 improved cocoa seedlings as part of his contribution to Read More
What is the volume of seedlings we need to plant to make Nigeria a top leader in Cocoa business?
FG allocates N10bn for commercial agriculture in 10 varsitiesThe Federal Government has earmarked N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities in 10 Nigerian universities.The initiative is to boost agricultural research Read More
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday in Benin, flagged off the 2025 farming season, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to making the state a leader in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.Represented by the Head oRead More
How to Grow Organic Produce Year-Round for Your BizOrganic foods are produced without chemical fertilizers or sprays, and they use naturally available soil enrichment products. Organic animals are free from genetic modification Read More
Leveraging Agribusiness Advantages for Nigerian SMEs.In Nigeria, agribusiness stands as a beacon of opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking sustainable growth and economic prosperity. With its rich natural resoRead More
FG to clear 500 hectares of land for ranching in Benue. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said the federal government would clear 500 hectares of land in Benue to promote ranching and dairy production. Mr MaRead More
How Pricepally is reinventing Bulk buying Fresh-farm foods in Nigeria. Bulk buying of fresh farm foods remains a luxury in Nigeria, with multiple entry barriers ranging from accessibility to trust and logistics, among otherRead More
Nigeria is said to be losing about $10 billion over its failure to have access to the global market of honey and by-products largely due to its undeveloped beekeeping industry as the country continues to import large bee productRead More
Food crises: Six tips on how to own a thriving home garden The cost of buying fresh fruits and vegetables from the market has skyrocketed, prompting many to consider owning a home garden. However, space is often a significanRead More
FG to recruit more agro rangers for farmers’ protectionThe Federal Government has announced plans to recruit additional agro rangers to enhance security for farmers across the country.The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi TunjiRead More
Nigeria Food Summit holds in LagosThe second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit will take place in Lagos on Friday (today). In a statement on Thursday, the event led by renowned culinary expert Gbolabo Adebakin (aka Chef Gibbs) Read More
Agriculture experts in the country have stated that the worrisome post-harvest food losses in Nigeria can be reduced to the barest minimum with the right technology.Speaking at the two-day 2025 in-house technical review meeting aRead More
Nigeria, Brazil seal $1.1bn Green imperative project to boost agriculture Six years after its initial agreement, Nigeria and Brazil have officially signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIPRead More
Prices of onions, beans, others crash in FCT, environs Prices of food items are gradually dropping in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) markets and environs, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey reveals.NAN corresRead More
Nigeria Food Summit 2025: Transforming culinary, agricultural sectorsThe organisers of the Nigeria Food Summit (NFS) 2025 have expressed optimism that this year’s edition will redefine the food sector and elevate it to global reRead More
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has unveiled plans to enhance Nigeria’s leather industry by promoting the local production of shoes, belts, and bags.Speaking on the importance of organized animal processing, MaRead More
Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has revealed that young farmers who participated in the state’s farming scheme made over N200million last year from the sale of their produce.The governor also reaffirmed his administration’Read More
Butchers Seek FGs Intervention As Cow Price Hits N2mThe Lagos State Butchers’ Association has lamented the soaring cost of cows threatening the livelihoods of its members and called for the Federal Government’s intervention to sRead More
Livestock development innovation as game changerLast Friday, the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, a prelude to the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration, kicked off at the Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja. The briefingRead More
Investing in rice production and rice processingThe Federal Government plans to make Nigeria self-sufficient in rice production. From research, it has been proven that Nigeria rice is one of the best as the taste and quality is Read More
Food Production: Nigeria Receives First Batch Of Farm Implements From BelarusThe federal government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors from Belarus as part of its efforts to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural sector anRead More
Agbeyewa Farms, Practical Approach To Wealth Creation, Food Security – FG The federal government has expressed delight over the establishment of the Agbeyewa Farms in Ekiti State stressing that it is a practical approach toRead More
Farmers Lament Drop In Food Prices Amid FG’s Moves To Reduce InflationThe prices of major staple foods, including maize, millet and rice, have continued to decline in recent weeks. This development has sparked concerns among staRead More
I never imagined that purchases of USAID was one of the reasons for the high cost of food stuffs. Now let every area plant food...let us feed ourselves
FG eyes $6.8m revenue, 5,000 jobs from C’River cocoa factoryThe Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, John Uwan-Enoh, has called for the revival of the moribund Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory in Ikom. He sRead More
I believe more States should invest in Cocoa... on a scale of potential benefits' $6m is way too paltry
Food Prices Crash By 40% In Kano, Says Market LeaderPrices of essential commodities like rice, flour, milk, beans, and spaghetti have crashed by over 40 per cent in Kano, following the Federal Government’s intervention. The ChairRead More
Enugu State launches 20-hectare cocoa plantation for massive production, targets $30billion GDP contribution The Enugu State Government, in partnership with private investor WhiteRabbit Agro Limited, has launched a 20-hectaRead More
Kaduna set for year-round farming, distributes agric equipmentGovernor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that his administration has prioritised agriculture in its development agenda while enabling year-round farming with modern Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by IfeaRead More
Otu Lauds FG's Plan To Transform Obudu Cattle Ranch Into Livestock Hub The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has commended the Nigeria Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Obudu Cattle RRead More
The coming food revolution in Lagos, By Reuben AbatiOver the years, a major received wisdom in Nigeria is that agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, its real foundation for creating employment, livelihood and opportunitiesRead More
Dropbox Visa: Qualified Nigerians Can Make Interview Waiver Appointment Online ' USThe United States government has denied reports, which claimed that US dropbox visa renewals were no longer available for Nigerian applicants, stRead More
Agriculture as Nigerias New Forex Goldmine: Balancing local needs and global market opportunitiesAgriculture is intricately connected to Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, GDP, and food security. Read More
Here Are Five Ways To Identify Substandard Palm OilPalm oil, scientifically known as Elaeis guineensis Jacq is a common edible oil in many Nigerian households. The oil derived from the mesocarp of the oil palm fruit is a key ingreRead More
Barau moves to Raise Young Farmer MillionairesDeputy President of the Senate, Senator (Dr) Barau I. Jibrin, has announced his plans to raise 558 young farmer millionaires this farming season.According to a statement from his medRead More
I pray Ogun State gives this kind of intervention. I will inject it into my palm Oil business
Agric In Nigeria (January Edition): Nigerian farmers count gains, painsNigeria’s agriculture sector recorded numerous challenges in January, from climate change impacts to conflicts between farmers and herders.Earlier in the monRead More
I am more concerned with the national irrigation project to drain and channel the dams through farmland across the country. This was onw of the things the President promised
Cocoa farmers in the agrarian communities of Oyo State are counting their gains from the soaring prices of cocoa beans in the outgoing season.Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, the state capital, on WednesRead More
Relief for households as prices of tomatoes are said to have dropped 90 percent in Lagos and other major cities across the country as farmers record bumper harvest in key growing states.According to reports by the News Agency ofRead More
Wheat, rice prices crash in Gombe amid low demandPrices of grains have dropped in Gombe markets amid low demand for the produce. Checks at Gombe Central and Tudun Hatsi grain markets showed that prices of the commodities droppedRead More
Cashew farmers decry drop in production, seeks revivalThe president of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, Ojo Ajanaku, has expressed concern over the significant decline in Nigeria’s cashew production, describing it as Read More
Cashew had been exclusively grown by a few... It is expensive in the market so Nigerians seem not to bother to go into it on a massive scale. If only those who do can ensure additional volume for local consumption, it will be better
In a move to address the farmer-herder conflict and also boost food production, several northern states have adopted the National Livestock Transformation Plan popularly known as the Rural Grazing Area initiative.So far, Borno, Read More
PRESS RELEASEFG Launches Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal to Address Unemployment, Food InsecurityThe Federal Government has unveiled the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and fRead More
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFR) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have introduced digital identity cards with multiple wallets for farmers and other Nigerians to boost food secuRead More
FG exploring climate-smart practices to boost food production – TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to bolster food security anRead More
N10bn livestock ministry budget inadequate N/AssemblyThe National Assembly has raised concerns over the adequacy of the N10bn allocated for capital projects in the Ministry of Livestock Development’s 2025 budget, calling it insuRead More
Why honey is regarded as a relatively safer sweetener in diabetics 'ScientistsSugars, used as sweeteners, are an important ingredient of human food. However, the best sugar, jaggery, or honey option depends on the unique dietaryRead More
IFAD connects Taraba farmers with expert to boost rice productionThe International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme on Thursday urged rice farmers in Taraba State to intensify efforts to enhancRead More
Onion farmers blame flooding, climate change for price hikeThe Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the surge in onion prices and scarcity across the country to flooding and climate chaRead More
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Farmer-herder crisis: Cooperative to establish ranches in 774 LGsThe National Agricultural Mechanisation Cooperative of Nigeria (NAMCON) has disclosed plans to establish cattle ranches in the 774 local governments across NigeriaRead More
Unsold Stock: Poultry Farmers Lament Massive Loss... As People shunned chicken during Christmas and new year celebrationsIn this interview, the Director General, DG, Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, Dr Onallo Akpa, narrates tRead More
Greenhouse Pepper Farming In Nigeria: Hot & Bell Peppers As an entrepreneur, I’ve always looked for ways to invest in the agricultural sector because agriculture offers more than just business opportunities. It's a way Read More
Sweet poison: How local producers mix detergent, soda with fufu to maximise profitIn the heart of Nigeria’s bustling food markets, fufu – a beloved staple enjoyed by millions – has long been a symbol of tradition and nourishmentRead More
JUST IN: Telecom subscribers reject proposed tariff hikeThe National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has rejected the proposed increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing the plan as “insensitive” and a further burden Read More
Ekiti to become Nigeria’s agro-allied export hub – OyebanjiEkiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, declared on Wednesday that with the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, the state was on course to becoming Nigeria’Read More
Kano milk market hits N200m daily salesThe Cow Milk Marketers Association at Wanbai Market, Kano State, has reported a rise in daily sales to N200m. This, the association said, was made possible after the state government and thRead More
Ooni Endorses Agbeyewa Farms: Urges Monarchs To Release Lands For Genuine InvestmentThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has appealed to his colleagues monarchs to support the ongoing efforts to tackle the twin menRead More
CAN to FG: prioritise food securityThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to prioritise food security.CAN, in his Christmas message, highlighted that the desperation witnessed in sRead More
Group seeks support for moringa farmingThe Moringa Production, Marketers and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association has said that moringa farming can earn Nigeria N1 trillion in revenue with improved support from the governRead More
Christmas: Chicken Costs ₦25,000, Turkey ₦130,000, Cow ₦700,000 To ₦1.5 MillionAhead of the Christmas and New Year festivities, costs of basic food items have skyrocketed, raising apprehension among Nigerians, Daily Trust can reRead More
FG’s agricultural interventions to tackle rising food prices – MinisterThe Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) on Thursday stated that the Federal Government’s agricultural interventions would address the rRead More
Tinubu’s vision for the livestock sector will unlock vast potential - Minister The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s vision for the country’s economic grRead More
Lagos Fresh Food Agro-Hub Generates ₦2.495 Billion In First Year The Lagos State Government has said transactions worth ₦2.495 billion were recorded by 348 vendors in the first year of operation of the Mushin Fresh Food AgRead More
FG Approves ₦30bn Mechanized Farming Grant For 30 Agric UniversitiesThe Federal Government has approved N30bn for the nation’s 30 universities of agriculture to immediately commence mechanized farming. The announcement came with Read More