Thursday, October 8, 2026

Agriculture

September 10, 2025

Kogi L-PRES trains farmers on safe use of antibiotics

“By raising awareness and acting collectively, we can mitigate AMR’s impact and ensure infections remain treatable,” Mr Yakubu said.

Kogi L-PRES training
September 9, 2025

National policy on agricultural mechanisation will transform sector: FG

The permanent secretary stated that agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria was currently facing immense potential constraints and significant challenges.

Farming tractor [Credit: AgFunder News]
September 5, 2025

Kaduna farmers raise concerns as ginger blight resurfaces

A 51-year-old ginger farmer stated that the situation might affect ginger farming in Kaduna.

Ginger
September 5, 2025

FCTA begins subsidised fertiliser distribution to farmers

Mr Wike said the initiative was a decisive step by the federal government to promote food self-sufficiency.

FCTA has commenced the distribution and sale of fertilisers to farmers
September 3, 2025

FG, stakeholders move to strengthen livestock sector

Mr Abiola-Ajimobi said that the president was committed to ensuring that the sector was reformed.

Livestock
September 3, 2025

Bayelsa govt seeks stake in $3.5 billion brass fertiliser, petrochemical project

The Bayelsa government has solicited an equity stake in the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Company project, which is about to begin on Brass Island.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
September 1, 2025

Chinese investors plan $700 million agricultural investment in Katsina

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, A’isha Rimi, disclosed this in Katsina on Monday, shortly after the inspection.

Chinese investors
August 30, 2025

North-East governors decry humanitarian crisis, high cost of farm inputs

The governors said the impending food crisis could be averted by giving more subsidies to farmers and ensuring adequate preparation for dry-season farming.

North-East governors
August 28, 2025

Adamawa: Farmers urged to adopt climate-smart seeds for higher yields

Mr Bello encouraged fellow farmers to abandon traditional seeds.

Nigerian youths on a farm
August 28, 2025

18,000 farmers benefit from VCDP intervention in Ogun

The Value Chain Development Programme states that no fewer than 18,000 rice and cassava farmers in Ogun have benefited from its intervention.

Nigeria Farmers