The agricultural industry has in the last few years, witnessed a boost, with increased investment from corporate entities and individuals alike. Rice farming, in recent times, became the focus of investment for many agricultural investors with the ban on foreign importation of the produce. Corporate entities, individuals, even state governments partnered on rice production to […]

As Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to grapple with several challenges to boost food production and attain self-sufficiency along various value chains, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Izegbuwa Farms Limited, Chief Patrick Eholor, weekend, accused commercial banks as a major frustration to farmers’ productivity

By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja As agribusiness continues to be the focus of wealth and job creation towards boosting food security, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, has concluded plans to boost cassava production with a packaging plant in Ogun State. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary, NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, during a courtesy […]

…unveils special products Adesh Agro Farm Limited has lent its voice to the call for more attention given to agriculture in the country as it is the only guarantee of food security. The call was made in consideration of the rising population in Nigeria and globally. Making the call during the official launch of its […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo The climate, soil type, and manpower in Kogi State favour oil palm farming, especially in the Igala-speaking area of the Eastern Senatorial district. The government knew this and so since 1973, projects after projects were inaugurated to boost oil palm farming. But none succeeded until a solution-oriented civil society organisation, CSO, arrived […]