The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that the world is in a climate crisis and proffered agriculture as a part of the climate solution.…
Nigerian cocoa farmers have the capacity to dominate the global cocoa industry with financial support and effective skill acquisition.
Adejola Ahmed, Sustainability Operations Manager Barry Callebaut Nigeria said this was…
The latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that Nigeria’s agricultural sector grew by 3.16% (year-on-year) in real terms in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified agriculture as one of the keys to lasting peace and security.
However, despite its critical role, only eight percent of the total funding for the…
The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reiterated its determination to lay a strong foundation for the rapid development of the agricultural sector.
The Mandate Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural…
The Mandate Secretary for the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mallam Abubakar Ibrahim, has given assurances of the Administration's commitment to revamp agriculture in…
Speakers and heads of parliaments from across Africa have advocated increased budgetary allocations to agriculture to enhance productivity and build internal capacity for food production to eliminate Africa’s import…
Nigerian farmers have received $1 million technical support from Heifer International Nigeria.
The funds will help Nigerian farmers gain access to tractors - thereby boosting farming activities, improving crop yield and food…
The Federal Government has commenced training for 120 cassava farmers from Ondo, Edo and Ekiti States, South-West Nigeria, on improved management and control strategies of pests and diseases, particularly whiteflies.
According…
The United Nations (UN) has projected the food economy in the West Africa and Sahel sub-region to reach 480 billion US dollars (US$480,000,000,000) in 2030.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria,…