Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Agriculture

July 15, 2026

NiMet warns of flooding across Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather across the country from Wednesday to Friday.

Flood in cross river
July 15, 2026

Gov Okpebholo signs Edo agriculture college bill

The new law changes the institution’s name from Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology.

Gov Okpebholo signs Edo agriculture college bill
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