Sunday, July 26, 2026

Agriculture

April 20, 2026

FG urges farmers to leverage climate forecasts to boost yields 

He said the seasonal prediction should serve as an early warning tool for farmers.

Abubakar Kyari
April 20, 2026

FG reviews outdated agriculture curricula in polytechnics, colleges of education

The review will cover all 33 national and higher national diploma agricultural curricula and 32 national occupational standards.

National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) logo
April 19, 2026

Butchers seek speedy implementation of ranching projects as cow price hits N2.5 million

He said the price hike is due to insecurity, rising transportation costs, and delayed local ranching initiatives.

April 16, 2026

Nigeria produces 1.4 million tonnes of palm oil annually: FG

Mr Kyari called on stakeholders to work together to unlock the full potential of the sector.

Palm oil (Credit: House food)
April 16, 2026

FG, EU inaugurate £2.7 million earth observation-based agricultural project

Mr Adepoju said that the true value of space technology was in translating data into practical solutions with measurable impact.

EU and Nigerian flag
April 15, 2026

LIFE-ND, NiMet train Abia farmers on season forecast

He emphasised the need for farmers to know when to commence and end farming activities. 

NiMet
April 14, 2026

Edo AFAN gets new leadership, vows to end factional crisis

The Edo chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, on Monday, elected a new executive to steer its affairs for the next three years.

Image showing dry season farmers
April 10, 2026

Ondo: Bandits kill mother, daughter in Akure farm attack

The gunmen, numbering about five, invaded the farm and killed the poultry farm owner and her daughter, who was working with others.

A composite photo of gunmen and Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
April 9, 2026

Nigeria spends $10 billion on food importation annually, says association 

Mr Atser said the challenge was due to the country’s low production capacity to meet local demand.

Farmers used to illustrate story
April 9, 2026

Farmers proffer solutions to tackle Nigeria’s $10 billion annual post-harvest losses

Some farmers in the country have proffered workable solutions to address Nigeria’s growing post-harvest losses estimated at $10 billion annually.

Farm products