Agriculture
Niger: SWOFON to benefit from Oxfam award — Official
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, says it will facilitate the participation of members of Smallholder Women Farmers...
US unveils global food security strategy plan for Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy...
Institute releases new varieties of brown oats for commercial production
The Institute of Agricultural Research(IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has released three new varieties of brown oats towards strengthening...
Expert raises concern over climate change impact on food security
Mr Joseph Kaltungo, an agronomist, has raised concerns over the impact of climate change on food security efforts, urging government...
Prices of tomatoes, pepper, onions soar in Abuja
The prices of tomatoes and other perishables in FCT markets have continued to soar in spite of the items being...
Ginger farmers receive N1.6 billion in input support from NADF
The Executive Secretary of NADF, Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, has announced that the Federal Government, through NADF, is extending support valued...
Kogi allocates 1, 200 hectares for cassava production
The Kogi Government has mapped out 1,200 hectares of land for immediate intervention in cassava production. The Commissioner for Agriculture,...
FG to partner with Zamfara on unlocking benefits of Bakolori dam
The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to partner with the Zamfara State Government to unlock the full benefits of...
Katsina gov’t converts 722 LG workers to agric extension officers
Katsina State Government has converted 722 local government workers to agricultural extension service officers to support farmers with proper information...
US gov’t says $200 million invested in Nigeria’s agric sector in five years
The United States government said it has invested nearly $200 million in Nigeria’s agricultural sector in the last five years,...