News Report

The Green Imperative Program is a Nigeria-Brazil led the bilateral agriculture development program launched by the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo,...

The minister said the initiative would ensure a more sustainable and resilient food system in Nigeria.

The agency, however, said prices in the cereal and meat markets "remained under downward pressure."

Murabaha financing agreement delivers critical support for thousands of farmers exporting food commodities across the continent as COVID-19 impacts global...

The government "is also distributing over 18,000kg of organic insecticide to combat armyworm infestation in maize".

In June, this programme benefited from a new investment of $14.3 million by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Mr Nanono expressed satisfaction with NAFARL’s acceptance to key into the ministry’s programme, especially mechanization and extension services.

Government said N2.8billion from the sum for control of migratory pests would be disbursed to 12 front line states in...

Zamfara and Akwa Ibom recorded price deflation or negative inflation rates (general decrease in the general price level of food)...

The initiative is aimed at creating healthier and rich food supply, as well as a safe environment for all, as...

"Our efforts on growing non-oil exports have started to yield some results. For instance, in the past year, our revenue...

The food outlook provides a forecast for production and market trends for cereals, oil crops, meat, dairy, fish and sugar.

Mr Lal began his research career at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria.

Scores of cows have died from the disease in Kano, herders said.

“We advised our partners to work in shifts- always have at least one person who can stay on-site for two–three...

CBN said it is financing the farmers under its 10 focal commodities which cuts across the value chains.

A report released alongside the roadmap recommends immediate, short- and medium-term solutions for the agriculture sector

The inputs distributed to the smallholder farmers include varieties of rice, maize, and wheat seeds including palm seedlings, the official...

Farmers who fell back on their savings during the coronavirus-induced lockdown said prices of inputs have risen drastically and they...

Across West Africa, as of April, over 11 million people needed immediate food assistance - mostly due to conflict.

Cassava is the second most-consumed staple food after maize in sub-Saharan Africa, feeding more than 300 million people.

The projects address global environmental crises that impact the productivity and sustainability of agriculture.

While supplies appear strong, demand weakened due to economic contractions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, forest loss declined for Nigeria and West Africa between 2018 and 2019, the report said.

The panelists highlighted the vital contribution of bees and beekeepers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).