Nigeria fights to save N1.4trn agro exports
...Exporters say they are 80% ready…FG struggles with its role By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing over $1 billion, about N1.4 trillion, in annual earnings from agro exports if it fails to meet the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, EUDR, deadline of December 30, 2026. The EUDR requires that commodities entering the EU market, including cocoa, […]
Agric products: Sanwo-Olu kicks off construction of Africa’s largest food logistics park
…As Imota Rice Mill, Timberville for commissioning in Dec. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, kicked off the construction of Africa’s largest food logistics park, in Ketu-Ereyun, Epe area of the state aimed at boosting food security in the state in particular and Nigeria in general. According to Sanwo-Olu during the groundbreaking ceremony, […]
Customs’ Arbitrary Duty Charge and the Challenge of Food Security
Customs’ Arbitrary Duty Charge and the Challenge of Food Security
Stockbrokers to set new agenda on agriculture, economic devt
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), has concluded arrangements to hold its 26th annual stockbrokers’ conference where it proposes to set agenda on policies affecting agriculture and economy in general. This year’s conference, with the theme: “Capital Market and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: Issues and the way forward, is scheduled to hold in Benin City […]
FG clamps down on fake, adulterated fertiliser producers
The Federal Government says it has clamped down on adulterated fertiliser producers in Kano State to ensure quality production of fertilisers and farm inputs. A statement by Anthonia Eremah, the Assistant Chief Information Officer of the ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, announced this on Friday in Abuja. She said this is in in line […]
ISO Certification to save N3.5trn post-harvest losses in agric sector — FG
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that the International Standard Organization, ISO, Certification will save N3.5 trillion post-harvest losses annually in Agric sector
Agribusiness boss, Agunbiade calls on govt to subsidize farm inputs
With continuous soaring of food prices across the country and predicted hunger storm, the Managing Director, Tafrig Global Resources, Folake Agunbiade, Wednesday, said, it has become imperative for government to subsidize farm inputs
Cashew remains our focal area for export, revenue generation — Abubakar
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, yesterday, assured that cashew value chain remains Federal Government’s focal area for export and revenue generation
IFAD, FG build capacity of staff on improving financial mgt, procurement
IFAD and Federal Government of Nigeria, Wednesday, embarked on a 3-day Workshop to build capacity of staff on financial management and procurement for FG/IFAD Funded Projects in Nigeria
Cocoa farmers to benefit $400 LID along counterparts in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire — FG
The Federal Government, Tuesday, disclosed that cocoa farmers will benefit from Living Income Differential (LID) of $400 per tonne along with counterparts in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
Nigeria not on track to end hunger in 2025 —ActionAid, others
An international nonprofit organization, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, and other stakeholders, weekend, revealed that Nigeria is not on track to end hunger in 2025
Palm oil, key to economic prosperity in Niger Delta — Dikio
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has urged youths in the Niger Delta to explore opportunities in palm oil business, describing it as the first economic mainstay of the region
Global Citizen tasks world leaders on pledge to raise $100bn, fund agritech in Africa
An international education and advocacy organisation, Global Citizen has said that economically advanced countries who pledged to raise $100 billion fund global agriculture have not fulfilled their promises.
AFAN kicks against agrofair for farmers in July
The nation’s apex body of farmers, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, kicked against purported agrofair to hold in July
Women farmers remain powerhouse for food production – Abubakar
As high food prices continue to frustrate Nigerians and triggering hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, Saturday, reiterated that despite challenges women farmers remain powerhouse for food production in Nigeria
We are running out of business —South-East farmers cry out
FARMERS doing business in the South-East region are crying out over the difficult conditions under which they operate, saying some of them have shut their businesses. “We are running out of business. Our farms are going down.
