Nigeria’s 11m-tonne cold storage gap exposes food supply weakness
…as stakeholders list challenges, proffer solutionsBy Cynthia AloNigeria has an estimated 11 million tonnes of perishable produce requiring cold storage, but less than 20,000 tonnes of long-term capacity, stakeholders have said.They blamed short-term financing for blocking investment needed to cut post-harvest losses.Speaking at the 10th Sustainability Table Series in Lagos, themed, ‘‘Feeding the Future: Resilient […]
Farm launches foundation to enhance quality of life in Ekiti
“The launch of the Agbeyewa Farms Community Development Foundation marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to serving and empowering the people of Ekiti State,” stated Dele Odufuye.”
Ogun First Lady re-iterates the power of agriculture in transforming women
“Today’s event underscores the importance of leveraging technology to find sustainable ways to grow our food, ensure food security, and protect the environment, thereby impacting even other SGDs like Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 13 (Climate Action).”
Post-harvest losses remain pressing concern in Nigeria — Minister, Kyari
“Nigeria, like many other West African nations, grapples with significant post-harvest losses, exacerbated by inadequate cold chain facilities and inefficient supply chain systems.”
FG, devt partners beg farmers to stop farmland burning practices
AS over 7 million people globally including Nigerians get infected and killed with air pollution related diseases, the Federal Government and development partners, Tuesday, begged farmers to stop farmland burning practices as part of land preparation for crop cultivation.
FG to restore hope in ginger farming, set up presidential task force
Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Mrs Nonye Ayeni ,has said that they were aware that trust in ginger farming is low among farmers and exporters and it might take 2-3 years to recover previous export volumes.
