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 »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Food Insecurity Is a Major Problem in Nigeria
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has estimated that Nigeria's food security situation has worsened in the last 15 years. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Approves 12,000 Metric Tons of Grains for Flood Victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved 12,000 metric tons of grains for victims of flood across the country. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Flood-Tolerant Maize Variety Underway - Agric Institute
The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has nearly completed its research to develop a maize seed variety that can withstand flooding for a period of time. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Nigeria: 25 Million Nigerians Suffering From Hunger - Nutritionist
At least 25 million Nigerians are suffering from hunger, according to Prof Kola Matthew Anigo, National Coordinator of Academic and Research Network for Scaling up nutrition in… Read more »
August 21, 2022
Nigeria: Why Govt Must Promote Sunflower Farming
As global supply of edible oil shrinks Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: Jos Abattoir Officials Warn Against Slaughtering of Unhealthy Animals
Officials of the Jos Main Abattoir have expressed worry about butchers who hide the deficiency of their animals before slaughtering. Read more »
August 07, 2022
Nigeria: Sesame Farmers, Processors Eye Global Market Space As Export Hits U.S.$396 Million
No fewer than 150 Kano sesame farmers, processors and exporters have been trained by experts on the global methods of packaging, exportation and marketing of Sesame Value Chain to… Read more »