FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through the Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme.
NADF, Niger govt sign N5bn agric financing partnership to boost food production
THE National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, and the Niger State Government, yesterday, signed a co-financing agreement worth N5 billion to boost food production.
Niger govt plans to construct $2m poultry farm in Bosso
Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger says that a two million dollars poultry farm will be constructed in Bosso Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
World food prices drop 2% in 2024 – FAO
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the FAO said on Friday, but they remain considerably higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Organic method of farming Ginger’ll address challenges – Madaki
The National President of Ginger Association of Nigeria, Mr. Gagarin Madaki, has said that organic method of farming Ginger was the best way of addressing challenges faced by ginger farmers in the country.
Nigeria ranks first in cassava production, yet imports – ICSAN
Although Nigeria is ranked number one in cassava production globally, she imported about $54,200 in cassava in 2022, becoming the 121st largest importer of cassava in the world.
Food production: Agric Ministry moves to identify, capture data of genuine farmers
FOLLOWING the infiltration and criminal activities of ‘political farmers’ in the agricultural sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sunday, disclosed moves to identify and capture data of genuine farmers in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, for accurate records and well directed interventions.
We ‘ll revamp livestock production to boost local economy – Gov Kefas
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Kefas Agbu, has said his administration has commenced the remodeling of livestock farming and production in order to improve local economy and strengthen the livestock value chain across the state.
Food prices to crash in 180 days – Agric Minister
AS Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash.
EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness
“In particular, it will work with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy.”
Over $10 billion provided for agric in past 8-yrs — AfDB
“Unlocking Africa’s vast renewable energy sources and assuring energy supply, access and security, is central to Africa’s economic prosperity. Africa still has close to 600 million people without access to electricity.”
