An Agronomist, Dr Aliyu Gital has emphasised the need for farmers in the country to shift toward organic fertilisers and pesticides usage.
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The Niger State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Friday, released its 2025 action plan, outlining various activities and programmes to boost agricultural production in the state.
The Kaduna State Government said it allocated 9.4 per cent of its 2025 budget, amounting to N74.02 billion to stimulate agriculture and tackle food security challenges.
The Farmers Aggregators Initiative of Nigeria (FAIN), an NGO, and other stakeholders have called for a comprehensive review of existing gender policies and laws on agricultural exports.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and…
National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) and National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage refugees, migrants and displaced persons on agricultural production.
The Kaduna State Government says it is collaborating with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to strengthen the state’s Agricultural Policies to boost smallholder farmers’ ability in the maize and rice value chain.
In a significant move to enhance agricultural cooperation, Nigeria and Pakistan are set to explore new partnership opportunities aimed at addressing food security challenges and climate-related issues.
The Kano State Government has secured a project from the French Embassy aimed at empowering 1,500 youths through some agricultural development programmes to boost the state’s economy.
The Mandate Secretary, Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Mr Lawan Geidan, says organic agriculture and agroecology represent a paradigm shift towards sustainability, economic empowerment, and environmental stewardship.