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Agriculture

March 27, 2026

Nigerian farmers urged to use AI to bridge connectivity gaps

Juliet Obaro, an Internet of Things engineer, says that Edge AI can bridge connectivity gaps and empower smallholder farmers with real-time agricultural insights.

AI for farming
March 27, 2026

Food Insecurity: FG releases new chicken breed, 57 crop varieties

FG has introduced a newly developed chicken breed and 57 crop varieties to boost meat availability, enhance food security and improve Nigerians’ nutritional well-being.

CHICKENS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY(Credit: PETA)
March 27, 2026

Persian Gulf crisis impacting food security, FAO warns

Mr Torero said the crisis was affecting agricultural production and food security worldwide, impacting farmers and migrant workers.

Food stuffs
March 27, 2026

Bangladesh, Nigeria to explore new frontiers in agriculture, trade

Bangladesh and Nigeria have pledged to explore new frontiers in agriculture and trade as both countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation and unlock economic opportunities.

55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence
March 26, 2026

Vegetable production, fortune-changer for farmers: NIHORT

Mr Odion said he was at the programme to learn modern planting methods.

Vegetables (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
March 26, 2026

Oyo farmers decry decline in cassava production nationwide

The farmers said, “There are many other constraints that have forced many to abandon their farms.”

cassava
March 25, 2026

Nigeria, EU partner to improve food systems with climate-smart technologies

Mr Abdullahi said the project represented another important milestone in the long-standing cooperation between Nigeria and the EU.

EU and Nigerian flag
March 25, 2026

Sustainable livestock systems key to economic growth, food security: Agric Minister

Agriculture minister says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
March 22, 2026

Cocoa price crash pushes South-West farmers into financial despair

The farmers claimed the price reversal from boom to bust has left many with significant debt and, in some cases, unable to find buyers for their harvests.

March 19, 2026

FG seeks stronger PPP to drive reforms across correctional centres

The federal government has called for stronger public-private partnerships to drive sustainable reforms across correctional centres.

Tunji-Ojo