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April 14
Nigeria: 654 Oil Palm Stakeholders Equipped On Sustainable Production Principles
Over 654 stakeholders in the oil palm sub-sector of the agricultural sector have benefitted from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) training in the South- South… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Standardise Its Agro Commodities Grading System - Nabg
The Nigerian Agribusiness Group (NABG) has said that it is important for Nigeria to standardise its agro commodities grading system to meet international benchmarks. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Seed Technologies Key to Addressing Africa Agric Problems
The availability of quality seeds is critical to enhance crop productivity for a food and nutrition secure continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Now Has Hibiscus Processing Plant
In a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State officially commissioned the COMTTRAJIGAWA Hibiscus… Read more »
Zambia: Triple Crises Impact Agribusinesses in Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Report Finds
Agribusinesses in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia face challenges from Covid-19, climate change and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, AGRA's 'African Agribusiness Outlook Report' says. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Nigeria: Cost of Fuel - Dry Season Farmers in Taraba Opt for Solar, Gas Water Pumps
Dry season farmers in Taraba State have opted for solar and gas-driven water pumping machines as a result of the high costs of diesel and petrol. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Borno's Resettled IDPs Need Quality Education, Healthcare and Agriculture Inputs
It is worth praising that Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, resettled more than 20 communities and hundreds of thousands of people to their ancestral homes with the… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Nigeria: Why Abuja Fish Farmers Increase Catfish Price From N1,100 to N1,800 Per Kg
Following a meeting between fish farmers and catfish traders in Abuja on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the price of one kilogram of catfish will now sell for N1,800, up from the… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: 'Why We Preserve, Ripen Fruits Before Selling'
Leaders of the Nigeria Fruit Sellers Association, Yan Lemo branch, Kano, have opened up on why they ripen and preserve fruits in the market before releasing it to wholesalers and… Read more »
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 »
Nigeria: Cross River Targets 15,000 Hectares Moringa Plantation
Fifteen thousand hectares of moringa tree crop farms are to be established in Ogoja, Yala, Boki, Biase and Etung Local Government Areas of Cross River State. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Customers Groan Over High Cost of Yam in Niger
Customers are groaning over the high cost of yam in Niger State markets. 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 10, 2023
Nigeria: Why Local Rice Price Continues to Rise - Millers, Farmers
Stakeholders in the rice value chain have identified insufficient paddy rice and poor irrigation that are hindering all-year-round farming as the major factors responsible for the… 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 »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Don Tasks Farmers on Mushroom Cultivation to Boost Agro-Revenue
A university lecturer, Prof. Sami Ayodele, has called for more awareness on the cultivation of mushroom following its inherent revenue generation potential. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses U.S.$420 Million Annually Due to Onion Scarcity
Every year, onions, one of the cooking condiments for many households in Nigeria, have been facing price instability and availability, especially during off-season production… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: Food & Beverage W/Africa Becomes Bigger With Exhibitors From 30 Countries
Food & Beverage West Africa, already the continent's largest food and drink trade exhibition, is set to expand into new space at the Landmark Centre in June with exhibitors… 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 »
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 »
August 21, 2022
Nigeria: Why Govt Must Promote Sunflower Farming
As global supply of edible oil shrinks Read more »
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