A Don, Prof. Adeolu Ayanwale, on Friday urged both the Federal and state governments to prioritise digital training for farmers, as a panacea to food insecurity nationwide.
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The Nigeria and Japan governments on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on enhancement of rice seeds production system and diagnostic capacity in Nigeria.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Thursday, distributed tomato seedlings, diseases and pest management packs to farmers…
“Government should provide farm inputs, especially fertilizers, sprays and other inputs because farmers across the country are desirous of acquiring them before the raining season emerges.
The Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Produced and Research Institute (NSPRI) Prof. Lateef Sanni has described the nation’s yam value chain as a gold mine waiting to be harnessed.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will partner with Bayero University Kano (BUK), on entrepreneurship and climate adaptation towards addressing food security in Northern Nigeria.
By familiarising yourself with the telltale signs of artificial ripening and taking proactive measures to support safe food practices, you empower yourself to make healthier choices for yourself and your family.
Yemisi’s company prioritizes delivering high-quality products, attracting customers like Nestle, Unilever, and Nigerian Breweries among others. Despite challenges like lack of electricity and water scarcity, Psaltry International Limited has achieved an annual income of $12 million and works with over 5,000 farmers. They specialize in cassava production and processing, producing over 10,000 tonnes of starches annually.
The Federal Government says it will partner Borno State Government to revive the irrigation scheme to boost agricultural production and enhance food security.
The feelers from the field indicate agro-dealers short-changing the farmers by giving them cash in place of inputs, the political farmers camouflaging as genuine farmers, thereby hijacking the subsidies, the extension services are still ineffective, and many farmers are not aware of the program, among others.