Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses
….experts call for urgent, sustainable measures to mitigate impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, according to […]
Agric value to hit N91trn by 2050- Expert
The Fishery Society of Nigeria (FISON) says that the value of the country agricultural sector is estimated to reach about 256 million dollars (over N91 trillion) by 2050.
Cassava farmers in Enugu State bemoan dearth of flour processing machines
The Enugu State chapter of Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA) says the dearth of flour processing machines has hindered efforts to produce cassava flour for bakers.
Young, rich and ambitious: Nigeria’s ‘gentleman farmers’
“Come, I’ll show you what a potential billion dollars looks like,” said P.J. Okocha, opening the door of a small, modern house in southern Nigeria to reveal a thousand yam seedlings.
Modern farming techniques panacea to Nigeria’s food sufficiency – Lokpobiri
THE Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Wednesday, urged farmers and other stakeholders to adopt modern farming techniques as panacea to food sufficiency.
50% of farming still done with hoes in Nigeria”
Managing Director, Springfield Agro, Tarun Kumar Das, has reiterated the need for mechanisation of agriculture in the country for it to be able to attract the younger generation.
