Cocoa Prices Plunge in Taraba, Farmers Struggle with Middlemen
The price of cocoa in Taraba State has dramatically dropped from ₦900,000 to ₦300,000 per 100kg bag, leaving local farmers at a...
NALDA: FG engages 17,000 rabbit farmers to boost economy
The federal government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has commenced a programme for rabbit farming which is expected to...
New Livestock Ministry Poised to Transform Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, Says Committee
Since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stakeholders are optimistic about the significant economic...
Insecurity and Farmers/Herders Conflicts Impact Agriculture Sector’s Growth
The agriculture sector in Nigeria has experienced a decline in growth and economic contribution in the second quarter of 2024 (Q2’24), largely...
Water Resource Bill: Governor Ortom accused of plans to monopolize cattle business across middle-belt
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been accused of plots to monopolize cattle rearing business in the Middle-Belt.
What the Presidential Livestock Reform Committee Recommended
In a bid to revamp Nigeria’s livestock sector, which is valued at N33 trillion but contributes less than 3% to the GDP,...
Olam Commits to Assisting Farmers and Communities in Kwara State
Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi), a cashew manufacturing company in Kwara State, has pledged to continue supporting farming communities within its supply chain,...
Maize Prices Drop Sharply at Saminaka Grain Market
The price of maize has seen a significant reduction at the Saminaka grain market in Kaduna State. Previously, a 100kg bag of...
Nigeria’s Cotton Production Declines to 40,000 Tons as Industry Faces Major Challenges
Nigeria’s cotton industry is facing a significant decline, with production estimated to drop to just 40,000 tons this year. According to Prof....
Urban Farming: A Lifeline for Nigeria’s Food Crisis
As Nigeria grapples with severe food scarcity, the need for innovative solutions to boost food production has become more urgent than ever....
