Agro Nigeria

An authentic platform for the articulation and projection of issues in the agricultural and allied sectors of Nigeria.

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s continued dependence on imported wheat despite the country’s capacity to cultivate the crop and its...

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to strengthen credit guarantee schemes for farmers, as poor access to finance and high borrowing...

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Nigeria’s shift from open pastoralism to fenced ranches and feedlots could lower the barrier to commercial cattle production, with investors able to start a ranching business with as few...

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The Federal Government is exploring the deployment of mobile Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in rural communities to expand farmers’ access to alternative energy and reduce the cost of irrigation.

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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified 89 issues requiring clarification and resolution in the draft implementation manuals for Nigeria’s $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value...

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The Federal Government has urged veterinarians working in its newly established modern veterinary hospitals to prioritise prompt treatment, accurate diagnosis and quality service delivery to improve...

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The Federal Government is considering an expansion of Ikun Dairy Farm in Ekiti State as part of efforts to strengthen domestic milk production and reduce Nigeria’s annual $1.5 billion expenditure...

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Nigeria is seeking to close an annual fish supply gap of more than 2.2 million tonnes through a $200 million World Bank financing commitment aimed at expanding aquaculture production and attracting investment...

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The Niger State Government, in partnership with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), is targeting 600 farmers for N300,000 interest-free loans each under the Federal Government’s...

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A Nigerian researcher in the United States, Mayowa Amusan, has highlighted agritourism and growing consumer interest in locally produced food as potential avenues for farmers...

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The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has developed innovation packages for cassava, potato and rice to strengthen agricultural education, improve extension services and accelerate the transfer...

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A bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal framework for transforming and modernising Nigeria’s agricultural sector has passed second reading in the Senate, paving the way for further...

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Nigeria’s ambition to earn more from cocoa exports through local processing is facing a major setback, as domestic manufacturers contend with higher European Union (EU) tariffs than...

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The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) has called for stronger institutional capacity to embed agricultural innovations in Nigeria’s education, training and extension systems,...

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Olam Agri is set to establish an integrated animal feed manufacturing facility in Delta State with a combined annual production capacity of about 550,000 metric tonnes,...

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Gombe State is seeking Czech investment in tomato processing and preservation facilities to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen local value chains and create jobs, as it looks to turn its...

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In an effort to boost its advocacy for smallholder farmers, the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has expanded its leadership structure with new seven appointments...

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The Kano State Government is stepping up efforts to expand year-round agricultural production, with plans to develop 11 mini dams expected to bring an additional...

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The Federal Government is targeting more than 500,000 hectares of underutilised land in tertiary institutions for commercial agriculture, research and agribusiness development under a new...

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