Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Agriculture

August 25, 2026

No ranching ‌in Benue without people’s consent, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured residents that no ranch will be established in the state without the consent of the people and his administration.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
August 22, 2026

Ekiti ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‌LG distributes improved cocoa seedlings to farmers

The chairman of Ikole Local Government Area, Bayo Omojola, said the seedlings would boost earnings and improve farmers’ livelihoods.

Cocoa seedlings
August 21, 2026

Iran develops plant-based alternatives to chemical pesticides

The new product is part of a broader effort in Iran to expand biological pest-control technologies and reduce reliance on chemical treatments.

Someone spraying pesticide on a farm
August 20, 2026

Ogun farmers beg Gov. Abiodun for inclusion in agriculture-related programmes 

Ms Kusimo said farmers should be regarded as strategic partners of government rather than simply beneficiaries of agricultural programmes.

Nigeria Farmers
August 20, 2026

Ondo man allegedly kills 77-year-old farmer

The police command in Ondo has arrested a middle-aged man, Omowole Ikulala, for killing a 77-year-old farmer, Boboye Iwasanmi, in the Okitipupa council area.

August 19, 2026

Katsina govt begins distribution of 90,000 bags of grains to vulnerable citizens

Mr Radda said food palliatives alone could not provide a lasting solution to food insecurity. 

Governor Dikko Radda
August 19, 2026

Kaura LGA condemns illegal levies on beneficiaries of free fertiliser, threatens sanctions

The Kaura council area of Kaduna has condemned reports of individuals demanding between N1,000 and N2,000 from beneficiaries of the free fertiliser distribution.

fertiliser
August 18, 2026

Enugu govt leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming

Mr Ubru said the tractor leasing initiative was part of the government’s efforts to make mechanised farming more accessible and affordable to farmers.

Patrick Ubru
August 18, 2026

FG restates commitment to food security, job creation

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling food shortages and high unemployment through agriculture and livestock development.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
August 17, 2026

Two herders arraigned over alleged unlawful grazing

The prosecutor alleged that the defendants unlawfully grazed their cattle on unauthorised farmland in the Itapaji-Ekiti forest.

Herders