October 29, 2023
Nigeria: High Cost of Seed Worries Katsina Irish Potatoes Farmers
Irrigation farmers in Katsina State have decried the high cost of Irish Potato seeds, a development that altered the budget of farmers aiming to plant early. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Save N215bn From Genetically Developed Maize - Govt
Nigeria has introduced a genetically developed maize, an innovation that will counteract the annual loss of $268million (N215bn) due to armyworm attack on existing maize varieties… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Wheat Irrigation - Why Farmers Must Not Wait Beyond November 15 Planting Window
Dry season wheat production will begin in the coming days in various producing states, including Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Bauchi, Taraba, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Gombe, and a few… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Sorghum Production Fails to Meet National Demand - Agriculture Minister
Nigeria's Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that Sorghum production in Nigeria has not met the national demand. The minister also… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Cuba Sign MoU On Food Security, Agriculture Advancement
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the federal government with Cuba on food security and… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Anthrax Vaccination Drive Under Way in Federal Capital Territory
Over 400 cows and more than 200 sheep in the FCT have been vaccinated against anthrax since the beginning of the exercise on Monday. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: FCTA Begins Mass Vaccination of Cattle to Curb Spread of Anthrax
The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, began a four-week mass vaccination of cattle to curb the… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Farmers Adopt Early Rice Planting to Escape From Flood Disaster
Rice Farmers in Edozhigi, Gbako LGA of Niger State, said they have adopted early planting of rice this rainy season as a proactive measure to escape from the annual flood disaster… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Seek Reinvigoration of Nigeria's Maize Value Chain
Nigeria, as a major maize producer in Africa, possesses immense potential for agricultural development. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Have Been Victimised - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday said Nigeria has not been fair to farmers in the country. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: UN Raises Alarm Over Hunger, Malnutrition Crisis in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
The United Nations has raised the alarm over a widespread hunger and malnutrition crisis in north-east Nigeria. Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Yam Farmers Lament Government Negligence
Farmers are lamenting that yam farming is not receiving attention as cassava, rice and other crops, in terms of intervention and inputs. Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Ogun Offer Free Vaccination Against Animal Diseases
The Federal and the Ogun State Governments have commenced a free mass vaccination exercise in the state as part of efforts to reduce the spread of animal diseases in communities. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Tomato Farmers In Kano State Lose Over U.S.$3 Million In Pest Attack
Over N1.5 billion worth of tomato plantations is said to have been destroyed by the recent attack of tuta absoluta, a tomato pest that is described as one of the most devastating… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Pilot Survey On Food Business in Kano, Lagos
The Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology (NiCFoST) has revealed that processes on the pilot survey of food facilities and or food business operations in Kano and Lagos… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Nigeria: Farmers-Herders Conflict - Benue Records 5,138 Deaths in 87 Months
A total of 5,138 people have been killed within 87 months due to armed invasions in different parts of Benue State. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: 10.6 Million Nigerians Used Cannabis Last Year - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says 10.6 million people, representing 10.8 per cent of the population, used cannabis in the past year. Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: UNICEF Says 2,000 Children Suffering from Stunted Growth in Lagos
Lagos State accounts for about 2,000 children with stunted growth as a result of malnutrition, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nutrition Specialist said. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Early Rains - NiMet Warns Farmers Against Planting, Says Its False Onset
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned farmers in Abuja and the adjoining North Central States who have experienced some rainfall in the last two weeks to desist… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Many Killed in Benue Farmers-Herders Clashes
Many people have been killed in several communities of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State after suspected herders launched attacks on the areas. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Egg Price Crash - We're Worst Hit - Plateau Farmers
Poultry farmers in Plateau State have raised the alarm over the level of havoc the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has caused their sector, saying the… Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Why Cowpea Farmers Should Consider Advice On New 'Planting Window'
For the various ecologies in the country, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has identified planting windows for suitable cowpea, commonly known as beans. Read more »
Nigeria: How Naira Crisis Is Affecting Farmers, Herders Without Bank Accounts
Farmers and herdsmen have suffered losses in Taraba State as a result of the scarcity of naira notes, which has crashed prices of grains and cattle. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: Agric Firm to Introduce Hybrid Seeds for Wheat, Millet, Fruits Production
A Kaduna based agric firm, Seed Co has concluded plans to introduce into the market hybrid seeds for wheat, millet, fruits and vegetables. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 103rd Among 121 Countries Facing Hunger Crisis - AfDB
Nigeria occupies the 103rd position among 121 countries classified to be facing a hunger crisis, said the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »