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Farmers

May 12, 2025

Farmers in South-South decry lack of government support

Some city returnees currently undertaking rainy season farming in the South-South region have decried the lack of support from the government.

Nigeria Farmers
May 4, 2025

Ondo farmers protest alleged seizure of farmlands by Tinubu’s appointee, Ayo Sotinrin

Mr Irewolade accused Messrs Sotinrin and Akinsola of threatening the farmers with arrest for speaking up against the eviction.

Ayo Sotinrin, protesting farmers
February 25, 2025

UK pledges £204 million for Nigeria’s agricultural growth

UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development has expressed readiness to leverage £204 million in private sector finance and agricultural investment in Nigeria.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development [FMARD]
December 26, 2024

FG supports 2,000 farmers to boost wheat production in Niger

He expressed optimism that it would improve wheat production and livelihoods in the community.

Nigerian farmers
November 21, 2024

Court remands three farmers over alleged murder

The prosecutor said the complainant alleged that he received a phone call from an unknown person on August 15.

Court room
November 14, 2024

Ekiti LG boss warns residents against indiscriminate bush burning

Mr Omojola He also advised farmers to clear their farms and avoid setting it on fire

Bush burning used to illustrate story
August 22, 2024

South-South farmers, sellers decry high cost of food amid harvest season

Mr Akandu said that currently only an insignificant fall in the prices of garri and vegetables were recorded compared to their costs a few months ago

Yam (credit: Healthline), garri (credit: Osun defender) and tomatoes ( credit: farming farmers)
August 17, 2024

Climate Change: Plateau farmers seek alternatives as they battle rain shortfall, drought, food insecurity

Caught between rain clouds and crusty soil, Nigerian farmers consider inventive ways to beat drought and rain shortfall to reap bumper harvests and sustain lives and livelihoods.

A composite image showing a rice farm drying out and a maize farm losing its natural color.
August 8, 2024

Inconsistent rainfall may affect crop yields, harvesting: Farmers

Mr Zuntu said, “The inconsistencies in rainfall that we have experienced this year may be advantageous to some crop and disadvantageous to others.’’

Maize farmers(Credit: Babban Gona)
July 23, 2024

Kano plans distribution of N6.2 billion fertiliser to farmers

Mr Mahmoud said the state has started massive land clearing to ensure improved farming activities in the state.

Farmers and fertiliser