The All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has said that food production can be sustained if the government deemphasises rain-fed agriculture and promotes dry-season irrigation farming across the country.
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The Youths for Apiculture Initiative (YFAI) has raised alarm over the increasing adulteration of honey in Nigeria and offered practical tips to help consumers identify pure, natural honey for better health outcomes.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has confirmed the receipt of N60 billion from the Federal Government to support the establishment of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone in the state.
Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) is set to empower 2,710 smallholder women farmers in Bauchi and Toro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State with noiler birds, aiming to enhance their participation in sustainable livestock production.
The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) says the price of tomatoes went up because of high demand during the Sallah celebration and a drop in how much farmers are producing.
People involved in agriculture want the Nigerian government to take stronger action to protect the future of farming by punishing those who make, sell, or distribute fake or poor-quality fertilisers.
The Norwegian Government has committed $1.4 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to tackle food insecurity in the conflict-affected North-East region of Nigeria.
The Cross River State Government, on Thursday in Calabar, hosted a Cocoa and Coffee Investors Roundtable to promote value addition in the production of cocoa and coffee.
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday destroyed a truckload of adulterants seized from a cocoa merchant at Lipakala Junction in Ondo West Local Government Area.
The Tomato Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the recent spike in tomato prices to increased demand during the Sallah celebrations and reduced production output.