High cost of farm inputs driving tomato prices — TOOPAN
…Plans solar dryers to reduce post-harvest losses By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National President of the Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOOPAN), Oyeleke Bola, has attributed the high prices of tomatoes across the country to the rising cost of farm inputs. Bola, who spoke with Vanguard over the weekend, said tomato farmers […]
More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
Women in mechanisation accuse FG of neglect
By Cynthia Alo The Federal Government (FG) has been accused of neglecting women-led agricultural mechanisation businesses, with operators saying lack of access to finance, machinery and technical support is undermining efforts to bridge Nigeria’s huge mechanisation gap. Founder and President, Women in Mechanised Agriculture Association, WIMA, Aisha Bako, said the association, which commenced operations in […]
Commonwealth award: Trade expert applauds NCS over ‘Customs Cares’ initiative
By Cynthia Alo A trade expert, Okey Ibeke, has described the 2026 Commonwealth Gold Award conferred on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as a well-deserved recognition of its ‘Customs Cares’ initiative. In a statement made available to the media, Ibeke, who is the Principal Consultant of International Trade Advisory Services Ltd, noted that the award […]
Hello Tractor tasks govt, stakeholders on sustainable agricultural mechanisation
By Cynthia AloHello Tractor, an agricultural technology company, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to agricultural mechanisation. The company urged policymakers and stakeholders to move beyond tractor procurement and focus on building systems required to make mechanisation productive and sustainable. In a statement made available to Vanguard, the company noted that long-term […]
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.
