Economist Calls for More Farmer Support to Lower Food Prices
Dr. Muda Yusuf urges increased support for farmers with inputs like fertiliser and irrigation to make food affordable. While inflation is easing, prices remain high.
Category : Search result: agricultural mechanization
Farmers Block Brussels in Protest Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.
Kyari Outlines Plan to Accelerate Nigeria's Agricultural Growth
Minister Kyari reveals plans for internal appraisal, mechanization, and sectoral refocusing to drive sustainable agricultural development, boost food sovereignty, and create jobs in Nigeria.
FG Launches Onion Aid for 600 Sokoto Farmers
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.
Adoption, Not Development, is Nigeria's Tech Hurdle
Tech experts at Abuja Tech Converge 3.0 identify poor adoption as the primary barrier to technological progress in Nigeria, citing agriculture as a key example. Read more.
Tinubu Approves Patent for NRCRI's Turmeric Tea Production
President Bola Tinubu has awarded a Certificate of Patents to the National Root Crops Research Institute for its novel turmeric tea variants. This move boosts Nigeria's herbal wellness economy and scientific innovation.
Benue Farmers Lament Crashing Food Prices, High Costs
Farmers in Benue State face financial ruin as market prices for crops collapse while fertiliser and transport costs remain high. Many threaten to quit farming next season. Read more.
ETO boosts agri-exports by 464%, expands to 5 states
Truck Transit Parks' ETO platform has increased agricultural exports by over 464% since 2021. It plans expansion to five more states and new tech to cut port delays in 2026.
Ginger Farmers Face Dwindling Yields, Rising Pest Infestations
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.
Cross River Hires Pula for EUDR Compliance on Cocoa, Coffee, Palm
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
Ex-FECA Provost Urges Scientists to Monetise Research
Former FECA Provost Dr. Adeola Odedina advises scientists to convert research into profitable ventures for personal financial growth. Learn how to bridge academia and entrepreneurship.
2025 to be Nigeria's second-hottest year, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
Nigeria's Job Crisis: Agriculture Holds Key to Mass Employment
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Nigeria loses $363m yearly to EU beans ban
Nigeria loses over $360m annually due to the EU ban on dried beans exports, caused by dangerous pesticide levels. Stakeholders demand urgent agricultural reforms and seed preservation.
Edo Land Revocation Sparks Investor Nightmare
The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.
FCMB AgriTech Hackathon 2025 crowns Qiqi Farms winner
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), FMO, and HeaveVentures conclude the AgriTech Hackathon 2025, awarding Qiqi Farms as the grand winner. Discover how this initiative boosts Nigeria's agricultural innovation.
ARCN Boss Demands Adequate Funding for SERVICOM
ARCN Executive Secretary Dr. Abubakar Dabban Adamu urges constant funding for SERVICOM to achieve 100% service delivery, especially in agriculture. Learn about the push for reform.
Nigeria Loses $10bn Yearly to Post-Harvest Waste
Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.
Nigeria loses $10b annually to post-harvest waste
Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.
Anambra's 220M Palm Seedlings Boost Agriculture
Anambra State government has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years, supporting the 'One Family, 20 Palms' project to revive palm oil production and achieve food security.
Zamfara Governor Woos Investors at Continental Summit
Governor Dauda Lawal promotes Zamfara's agricultural potential at Africa Investment Forum 2025, signs transformative MoU with MOFI to boost farming and create jobs.
Dangote Fertiliser Clinches Top Agric Input Award
Dangote Fertiliser Limited wins Agricultural Input award at National Agricultural Show, recognized for transforming Nigeria's farming sector and supporting food security.
NADF Infuses Insurance into Agricultural Loans
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
Anambra Gives 220M Palm Seedlings to Households
Anambra State has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years under Governor Soludo's agricultural revolution. Discover how this initiative aims to transform the state's economy.
Jigawa Partners AfricaRice for 3.6M MT Rice by 2030
Jigawa State partners with AfricaRice to produce 3.6 million metric tonnes of rice annually by 2030, contributing 40% of Nigeria's rice needs through climate-smart innovations.
Feedlot Nigeria Expands to 5000 Cattle Herds
Feedlot Nigeria boosts cattle capacity to 5000 herds, enhancing local beef production and reducing import dependency. Discover how this expansion transforms Nigeria's agricultural sector.
Nasarawa to harvest 1.2 million rice bags for Nigeria
Nasarawa State aims to harvest 1.2 million bags of rice from Jangwa and Agwatashi farms, with over 600,000 bags already collected. This initiative supports Nigeria's food security under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration.
Nasarawa targets 1.2m rice bags from Awe, Obi LGAs
Nasarawa State has harvested 600,000 bags of rice from its 3,300-hectare farm, with 1.2 million total expected. Governor Sule says this will boost food security and state economy.
CSOs Question FG's $2.5bn JBS Farming Deal
Civil society organizations raise concerns about Nigeria's $2.5 billion industrial farming agreement with Brazilian company JBS, demanding transparency and protection for local farmers.
Page 1 of 4