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Agriculture

September 3, 2024

FG distributes fertilisers to 1,200 Lagos farmers

“The fertiliser is being distributed in a very transparent manner to farmers without discrimination,” Mr Abiru added.

FG fertiliser distribution
September 3, 2024

Nitrogen deficiency in soil obstacle to rice production: Expert

Mr Akinbo said that use of inorganic fertilisers indiscriminately contributed significantly to the acceleration of global warming.

Soil Testing
September 3, 2024

Lagos commodities exchange blames Nigeria’s food insecurity on farmers

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has blamed Nigeria’s continued food insecurity challenges on farmers’ lack of knowledge and education.

Farmers used to illustrate story
September 3, 2024

Bill Gates in Nigeria for talks on hunger, malnutrition

That is, Nigeria loses about 2,400 children to malnutrition daily.

Bill gates and Hungry Nigerian Children
September 2, 2024

International Rescue Committee launches emergency response amid devastating flooding in Nigeria

The devastating floods of 2022 stand out as a grim reminder of the havoc caused by heavy climate-induced rains, with over 1.4 million individuals displaced

Trademore flooding
September 2, 2024

Governor Buni spent N15 billion on farm machinery, inputs: Commissioner

The Yobe government says it spent N15 billion on farm inputs and machinery to enhance food security and economic growth.

September 1, 2024

Kogi governor distributes 25 trucks of fertiliser to farmers

Mr Ododo commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to reverse the country’s economic challenges by incentivising farmers.

25 trucks of fertiliser from Gov. Usman Ododo
August 30, 2024

Hunger: Namibia distributes 513 zebras, wildebeests, elephants, hippos to feed citizens amid drought

“The animals are sourced from national parks and communal areas with sustainable game numbers,” the Namibian government stated.

Hippos, zebras, wilderbeests; Namibian president
August 29, 2024

121,000 farmers benefit from FG,IFAD-VCDP in Nigeria: Official

Fatima Aliyu, National Programme Coordinator, FG/IFAD-VCDP, stated this during a supervision visit to Nasarawa on Thursday.

Farmers used to illustrate story
August 29, 2024

26 children die of malnutrition in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan

No fewer than 26 children under five have died due to malnutrition and inadequate food in north Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province over the past five months.

Hungry little Afghans