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Agriculture

November 19, 2025

FG unveils digital farmers registry platform

According to him, the collaboration will ensure unique verification of each farmer.

Nigerian farmers
November 19, 2025

Nigeria, others need $93 billion annually to end hunger by 2030: WFP

WFP says ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year — less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade.

Hungry children in Gaza
November 18, 2025

Food Security: ACReSAL supports 10,000 Nasarawa farmers with loans, inputs

The funds were disbursed directly to the beneficiaries through the Community Revolving Fund Management Committee.

Farmers
November 18, 2025

COP30: COWA to plant 5,000 trees in 50 Nigerian communities

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has announced plans to plant 5,000 trees across 50 Nigerian border communities.

Tree planting (Credit: Dataphyte)
November 15, 2025

Niger govt, IFAD records milestones in rice, cassava value chains

Ms Isah reaffirmed the programme’s commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and improving rural livelihoods.

November 15, 2025

Gov. Zulum distributes inputs to wheat farmers

The items included high-yield seedlings, blended fertilisers, tractors, and pesticides.

Babagana Umara Zulum
November 15, 2025

Livestock ministry will strengthen northern economy, says group

He said the establishment of the ministry was a strategic step toward modernising livestock production.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
November 14, 2025

FG, Kwara govt. pledge more support for women farmers

Ms Agu said the ministry was ready to provide women farmers the opportunity to benefit from empowerment programmes.

Women farmers
November 14, 2025

Egypt establishes world’s largest date plantation with 2.3 million trees

Egypt has begun establishing the world’s largest date plantation, with a total of 2.3 million palm trees to be planted in the Toshka and Al-Owainat regions.

Tree planting (Credit: Dataphyte)
November 14, 2025

South Africa’s citrus exports rise by record 22% in 2025

This initiative is projected to create an additional 100,000 jobs and increase foreign currency inflows into South Africa’s economy.