Economists have attributed the decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to the ongoing harvest season.
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The Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA) has stressed the urgent need for innovation in agriculture to tackle current challenges through selective breeding, cross-pollination, and hybridisation.
Poultry farming remains a key agricultural practice in Nigeria, providing income and a critical source of protein. Despite its significance, farmers face persistent challenges, including disease management, market volatility, access to quality feed, and ensuring consistent poultry health and output.
Achieving food security in Nigeria is a pressing challenge, requiring the adoption of innovative practices throughout the agricultural value chain.
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is joining forces with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to accelerate investment in the sugar subsector.
A renowned Environmentalist, Mr Odigha Odigha, says the excess water released from Lagbo Dam in Cameroon can be used to solve Nigeria’s dry season farming challenge.
A nutritionist, Mrs Maryam Abdullahi, has advised households in Nigeria to embrace preservation techniques to prevent food losses and malnutrition.
Poultry farming in Nigeria is a thriving industry where birds like chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowls are raised primarily for their meat and eggs.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has blamed the altered composition of eggs in recent times on poor feed materials and egg storage.
The Niger State Government, through its investment arm, Niger Foods, has signed a groundbreaking agreement with four major firms to establish four mega sugar mills within the state.