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Agriculture

November 14, 2024

Rich nations must double climate funding from taxes by 2030: Experts

UN-appointed experts said that wealthier countries must more than double the amount of climate finance paid from taxpayers’ money annually by 2030.

Climate change logo
November 13, 2024

NSE pledges food security, climate resilience innovations

NSE has pledged post-harvest innovations through solar storage and mobile cold-chain solutions to reduce food loss and support food security.

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
November 13, 2024

UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

The UN chief urged world leaders to take steps to cut emissions in response to the “masterclass in climate destruction” that the world witnessed in 2024.

Climate change
November 12, 2024

UNILORIN agric professors train Nigerian farmers in risk management, e-commerce

Mr Ayinde said that farmers needed to embrace innovative farming techniques.

Farmers used to illustrate story
November 11, 2024

Yobe governor moves to tackle farmers-herdsmen violent conflicts

The Yobe government has vowed to tackle the incessant herders-farmers clashes in the state.

Yobe security council meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Idi Gubana
November 9, 2024

Minister distributes FG’s 600 bags of 50-kg fertiliser to Enugu farmers

Mr Ede pointed out that the timely distribution of farm inputs would alleviate the nation’s food crisis caused by underproduction.

fertiliser
November 8, 2024

Nigerian onion farmers, marketers lament 50% post-harvest losses

He further explained that post-harvest losses within the onion value chain in the country currently exceeded 50 per cent.

Onions
November 7, 2024

Agribusiness: FG to train 819 tractor operators, mechanics

He said the proposed training was designed to equip participants (youths and women) with broad knowledge and practical skills in handling agricultural machinery.

Tractors
October 30, 2024

Agricultural development key to Nigeria’s economic turnaround: Obaseki

Mr Obaseki said his administration had recorded success in de-risking agriculture, supporting farmers and prioritising investment in the sector.

Godwin Obaseki
October 24, 2024

Food Security: Nasarawa begins harvest of 10,000 hectares rice farm

Mr Sule said the 10,000-hectare rice farm project was in line with the Renewed Hope Food Initiative of President Bola Tinubu to ensure food security.

Dry rice farm