Abuja, June 1, 2026 — The Dandalin Makiyaya (Coalition of Herders) has praised the Federal Government…
Category: AGRICULTURE
Eid traders advise caution, prudent spending amid slow ram sales and rising costs
Suleja, May 27, 2026 — Ram and poultry traders in Suleja, Niger State have advised residents…
New Deadly Cassava Mosaic Virus Raises Concern Among Farmers, Centre Issues Alert
The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) has intensified efforts…
Demand for coconuts in Lagos surpasses local production capacity — former LASCODA boss
Lagos, May 26, 2026 A former Managing Director of the Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA),…
Experts call for tighter oversight to address food safety concerns
Agricultural stakeholders have urged the government to strengthen oversight and enforcement of food safety regulations in…
IFAD LIFE-ND: Cross River links beneficiaries with buyers to boost market access
The IFAD-funded Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) programme has intensified efforts in…
WFP Spent $5m on Social Protection in Nigeria, Plans Expansion in 2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) has disclosed that it spent about five million dollars—approximately N7.4 billion—on…
Expert Warns Rising Temperatures Threaten Health, Agriculture in Nigeria
A climate expert, Akinmayowa Shobo, has warned that rising temperatures across Nigeria pose serious threats to…
Federal Government Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to Plateau Farmers
The Federal Government has started providing interest-free and collateral-free loans to farmers in Plateau State under…
Jigawa Approves N1.6bn Dry Season Agricultural Support Programme
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved N1.6 billion for the implementation of the Dry Season…