Category archives: Agriculture

Dr. Erisa Sarki Danladi, an advocate for women and children’s rights and chairperson of the Sunflower Farmers Association in Gombe State, is leading efforts to promote sunflower farming as a profitable and less labor-intensive crop. Initially focused on maize farming, Dr. Danladi transitioned to sunflower cultivation after observing local farmers growing the crop alongside millet […]

The price of cocoa in Taraba State has dramatically dropped from ₦900,000 to ₦300,000 per 100kg bag, leaving local farmers at a loss. According to Aaron Johnson, a cocoa farmer in MayoSelbe, Gashaka LGA, the farmers are unaware of the actual market value and depend heavily on middlemen to sell their produce. Johnson explained that […]

The prices of key food items have dropped in Taraba State as farmers harvest their crops, according to a Weekend Trust survey. The price of newly harvested maize has fallen from N60,000 to N40,000 per 100kg bag, and a measure now costs between N1,000 and N1,150. Prices of yam, groundnut, cassava, and other staples have […]

Farmers in Plateau State are raising concerns about the scarcity of improved Acha (fonio) seeds, which are essential for boosting their crop yields. Plateau, known for its favorable climate for agriculture, has been a leading state in Acha cultivation. However, while traditional varieties are still being used, the demand for improved seed varieties has surged […]

Rice farming in the Magboro area along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State’s Ifo Local Government has seen a significant transformation, attracting people from various professions and boosting the region’s economic growth and food security. Muhammed Bello, chairman of the Albarka farmers’ group, explained that the initiative began on a small scale by Northern commercial […]

The Alubarika Rice Farmers Cluster in Ogun State, led by Alhaji Bello Zabarmawa, has refuted claims that the Ogun State government hijacked their rice farming efforts. Zabarmawa clarified that the government has significantly supported the farmers, contributing to their success. He emphasized that the government provided tractors, fertilizers, herbicides, and other resources, paying 50% of […]

Since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stakeholders are optimistic about the significant economic advantages it promises for Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Prof. Mohammed Yahaya Kuta, secretary of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, outlined how the ministry is expected to fortify the […]

The price of maize has seen a significant reduction at the Saminaka grain market in Kaduna State. Previously, a 100kg bag of maize was priced between N85,000 and N90,000, but it has now fallen to between N50,000 and N55,000. Farmer Harisu Abdullahi Maresu reported selling 20 bags of new maize at N50,000 each to purchase […]

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on women in the state to embrace farming, including home gardening, as a means of reducing dependence on purchased food items and managing resources more effectively. At the closing ceremony of the 24th National Women’s Conference, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, […]

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has expressed concerns over the minimal profits Nigeria earns from its onion trade, despite being one of Africa’s largest producers, with nearly two million tons of onions produced annually. Most of the onions are sold raw, limiting the country’s ability to maximize its potential. At a stakeholders’ meeting in […]