Urgent and coordinated climate action is essential to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and to protect vulnerable smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to Dr. Kayode Sanni of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
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The World Bank has criticised African countries for preferring to import food from distant markets rather than buy from neighbours, advising that investing in better logistics will reverse the food insecurity trend.
Rice field maintenance techniques are crucial for optimizing crop yields and reducing environmental impact. Here are some key techniques: Water…
The Plateau State Government has released N2 billion as counterpart funds for the implementation of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in the state.
The Jigawa state government says it has enrolled 100,000 farmers into a digital platform to foster smart agriculture in the state.
President Bola Tinubu, has reappointed Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu as the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria…
Bauchi Fertiliser Company Ltd (BAFCO) has raised the alarm over the alleged widespread circulation of counterfeit fertilisers being sold in open markets across the state.
Dangote Group and the Niger State Government are fostering sectoral partnership worth billions of naira to boost commercial agriculture in Nigeria.
A farmer in Eket, Akwa Ibom state, Mrs Gift Udia says she recently lost no fewer than 500 birds as a result of flooding in the area.
Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has reported a record net profit of N39.9 billion for the 2024 financial year — nearly doubling its N20.6 billion profit in 2023.