Rice Price Crashes to N60,000 Bag Ahead of Christmas
Nigerians get festive relief as rice prices drop significantly. A 50kg bag now sells for around N60,000 due to improved local harvests and border reopening. Read more.
Category : Agriculture
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.
Japan's Oyster Crisis: 90% Die as Seas Warm
Massive oyster deaths in Japan's top farming region linked to rising sea temperatures from climate change. 90% losses reported, threatening exports. Read the full report.
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.
Nigeria Plans Bamboo Homes for Housing Crisis
Nigeria explores bamboo construction to tackle 22 million housing deficit. Federal Ministry of Science and Technology pushes climate-smart solution amid expert concerns about implementation challenges.
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.
Lagos rice price cut brings Christmas cheer to consumers
Lagos farmers predict further rice price drops after Governor Sanwo-Olu slashes Lagos Rice to ₦57,000. Quality local rice now competes with imports as Christmas approaches. Read more!
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.
Nigeria, Denmark Deepen AMR and Food Safety Collaboration
Nigeria and Denmark strengthen their alliance to combat antimicrobial resistance, enhance food safety, and promote climate-smart agriculture. Discover how this partnership is building resilient food systems for a healthier future.
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.
FG unveils mercury-free gold mining project
Nigeria launches GEF GOLD+ project to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining, promoting safer practices and economic growth across four pilot states.
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.
Nasarawa targets 1.2 million bags of rice
Nasarawa State achieves 50% harvest target with 600,000 rice bags collected in two weeks. Governor Sule announces NASACCO Gold brand launch and expansion plans for food security.
Nigeria's Plan for Dairy Self-Sufficiency by 2050
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive plan to revolutionize Nigeria's dairy sector, aiming to meet rising demand and reverse decades of underperformance through strategic reforms and partnerships.
$10M GAIN Funding to Tackle Vitamin A Deficiency
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition commits $10 million to combat vitamin A deficiency through biofortified staple crops in Nigeria. Learn how this initiative transforms food security.
Edo Govt Denies Revoking Presco Land Rights
Edo State government refutes an unauthorised notice revoking Presco Plc's land rights. Read the official statement and analysis on the state's commitment to investor protection.
Kano farm project achieves 86% grain production target
Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project reaches 86% of annual grain target, supporting 477,284 farmers. Major reduction in postharvest losses recorded.
Lokoja Dialogues Launch to Boost Nigeria's Water Security
Nigeria launches Lokoja Dialogues to address water crisis, potentially boosting GDP by 6% annually and reducing farmer-herder conflicts worth $13.7 billion through WEFE nexus approach.
NRC and SWDC to Revive Southwest Rail Routes
Nigerian Railway Corporation collaborates with Southwest Development Commission to operationalize unserviced railway routes, boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Southwest states.
US Farmers Struggle with Tariff-Driven Cost Increases
American farmers and businesses report soaring production costs due to Trump's tariffs, contradicting White House affordability claims as Thanksgiving approaches.
Oyo Approves ₦3b for Cocoa Rejuvenation Project
Oyo State Government has approved ₦3.03 billion for Cocoa Rejuvenation Project through PPP. Initiative aims to restore state's cocoa production glory and fill supply gaps from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Open grazing now capital offence in Nigeria
Federal Government bans open grazing nationwide, declaring it a capital offence to curb farmer-herder conflicts. Minister urges adoption of ranching for better productivity.
Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
FG Denies Open Grazing Ban, Plans Gradual Ranching Transition
Federal Government clarifies no nationwide ban on open grazing exists. Minister confirms gradual transition to modern ranching systems across Nigeria's 4.5 million hectares of grazing reserves.
$3.5m Poultry Farm to Create 2,000 Jobs in Katsina
TORQ Agro invests $3.5 million in Katsina's largest poultry farm, creating 2,000 jobs and boosting agricultural economy. Groundbreaking ceremony set for November 27.
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