Saturday, July 25, 2026

Agriculture

July 14, 2026

Tinubu seeks end to Africa’s raw cocoa export era

Mr Tinubu said investors were developing a 70,000-tonne cocoa processing facility in Sagamu, Ogun State.

July 14, 2026

Senegal prioritises seed production to boost food sovereignty

Senegal inaugurated a 10-year national seed self-sufficiency programme in 2025.

Senegal
July 13, 2026

Nigeria, Brazil deepen partnership on agriculture, livestock development

Mr Shettima said both countries will roll out bilateral partnerships in agriculture and livestock under the initiative.

July 13, 2026

China upgrades green channel to accelerate African agricultural exports

China has upgraded its ‘Green Channel’ policy to fast-track the clearance of African agricultural products, particularly fresh produce.

Agric exports
July 11, 2026

Zamfara distributes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, agrochemicals, others to farmers

The statement quoted Mr Lawal as saying the programme marked another milestone in his administration’s commitment to revitalising agriculture.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal
July 10, 2026

Plateau govt. procures 500 truckloads of fertiliser for sale at subsidised rate

The governor directed that fertiliser be sold to farmers at a subsidised rate of N20,000 per bag.

fertiliser
July 10, 2026

Birds destroyed 250 hectares of farmland, Zamfara farmers cry out

Farmers have appealed for urgent government intervention after birds invaded their farms and destroyed crops.

Bakalori Irrigation Scheme in Talata Mafara
July 9, 2026

Agrifood systems can drive employment expansion in Nigeria, other African nations: Report

The Malabo Montpellier Panel has called on governments across African countries to strengthen their agrifood systems to create employment opportunities for young people.

Nigerian farmers
July 9, 2026

Bauchi agro-chemical dealers make brisk business

Agro-chemical dealers in Bauchi are recording high sales due to increased patronage occasioned by the cropping season.

Farmers used to illustrate story
July 8, 2026

Kogi IFAD-VCDP distributes farm inputs, cargo tricycles to 572 farmers

The Kogi government has distributed farm inputs and cargo tricycles to 572 rice and cassava farmers.

Nigeria Farmers