Agriculture
Nigeria Secures N504 Million from UK for Afforestation Project
Nigeria Partners with UK’s Zander Corporation to Innovate Agriculture and Restore Degraded Lands
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural practices and rehabilitate degraded lands in vulnerable ecological zones, Nigeria has announced a new partnership with the United Kingdom’s Zander … Continue Reading
Volkswagen Set to introduce e-tractors in Nigeria to boost Mechanised Agriculture
Volkswagen to Launch E-Tractors in Nigeria to Boost Agricultural Mechanization
In a significant move to enhance agricultural mechanization in Nigeria, Volkswagen, the renowned global automotive manufacturer, has announced plans to introduce electric tractors in the country. This development was revealed … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Trump Halts U.S. Aid To South Africa Over Alleged Seizure Of White Farmers’ Land
Trump’s Decision Sparks Diplomatic Tensions as U.S. Calls for Investigation into Alleged Seizures Of White Farmers Land and Human Rights Violations in South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of all financial aid to South Africa, citing … Continue Reading
FG Cassava Initiative to Boost Jobs : What You Need To Know
The Nigerian federal government Cassava Initiative is ramping up efforts to produce pharmaceutical-grade starch locally, aiming to eliminate the $23 million annual cost associated with imports of this essential ingredient used in solid medicine production.
According to the Manufacturers Association … Continue Reading
N47 Billion Allocated to Boost Agricultural and Medical Education
Federal Government invests ₦47 billion in agricultural and medical education, emphasizing mechanized farming and workforce development.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a groundbreaking allocation of ₦47 billion to transform agricultural and medical education nationwide. The funding is part … Continue Reading
Denmark Leads the Way: Returning 15% of Farmland to Nature to Tackle Climate Change
Denmark Commits to Restoring 15% of Its Farmland to Nature by Planting a Billion Trees and Reviving Peatlands in a Groundbreaking Effort to Slash Agricultural Emissions and Combat Climate Change
Denmark is embarking on a bold environmental initiative, setting a … Continue Reading
UK Expands Seasonal Worker Visa Program to 45,000 To Tackle 2025 Agriculture Workforce Gaps
U.K Government to Issue 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas in 2025 to Boost Food Production and Address Workforce Shortages in The Agricultural Sector
In a strategic move to tackle workforce shortages, the UK government has announced that it will issue 45,000 … Continue Reading
Experts Warn Inconsistent Rainfall Could Worsen Food Security in Nigeria
In recent interviews with the NAN, experts have raised concerns that the ongoing inconsistent rainfall could severely impact food harvests in Nigeria for 2024 and beyond.
Ms. Gloria Bulus, an environmental expert and founder of the Bridge-that-Gap Initiative, highlighted … Continue Reading
Niger Delta Development Commission Unveils Plans to Empower Small-holder Farmers and Youth in Agriculture
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged its support to small-holder farmers.
This commitment was reiterated by the NDDC Executive Director of Projects, Victor Antai, during an inspection visit to farms in Akwa Ibom State.
Accompanied by key officials … Continue Reading
Yobe State Governor Launches Dry Season Farming Initiative in Collaboration with NEDC
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has initiated the distribution of dry season farming inputs to farmers across the 17 local government areas of the state in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The scheme aims … Continue Reading