Agriculture

Agriculture

SEDC and the Rebirth of Okpara’s Agro‑Revolution

The South East Development Commission is reviving the agro‑industrial vision of the late Dr Michael Okpara, pushing a new regional agriculture revolution built on commercial farming, agro‑processing and integrated rural development. With fresh investment plans and university partnerships, SEDC aims to turn Eastern Nigeria’s farmlands into engines of jobs and export growth

Jul 20, 2026 7

Agriculture

FG Renews Drive to Eradicate Livestock Disease by 2030

Government has restated its commitment to wipe out Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and other major livestock diseases by 2030 through mass vaccination, stronger surveillance and science‑based policies. Officials say the push is crucial for protecting rural livelihoods, boosting food security and modernising Nigeria’s livestock economy.

Jul 18, 2026 65

Agriculture

CARE NGO Showcases Gains of Climate‑Smart Agriculture Project in Kaduna

CARE NGO says its climate‑smart agriculture project in Kaduna has trained hundreds of farmers in resilient production techniques, boosting yields, cutting losses and strengthening food security. A recent knowledge‑sharing workshop highlighted how climate‑aware practices are helping communities adapt to shifting rainfall and rising temperatures.

Jul 17, 2026 75

Agriculture

FG Targets Cashew Value Addition as 85% of Output Leaves Nigeria Unprocessed

The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to add value to Nigeria’s booming cashew production, as around 80–85 percent of output still leaves the country in raw form. Officials say the goal is to expand local processing, create jobs and capture billions of naira now lost to foreign processors

Jul 17, 2026 71

Agriculture

Shettima Launches Niger Delta Agric Investment Fund to Boost Food Security, Economic Diversification

Vice President Kash the region’s oil‑dependent economy. The fund will back projects across key value chains, from aquaculture and palm oil to cassava, rice and cocoaim Shettima has launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund to raise food production, attract private capital and help diversify.

Jul 17, 2026 52

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NDDC Launches $500m Investment Fund to Drive Niger Delta Agricultural Transformation

The Federal Government and the NDDC have unveiled a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to boost food production, attract private capital and create jobs across the region. The initiative is designed as a commercial, returns-driven vehicle spanning key agricultural value chains

Jul 16, 2026 18

Agriculture

Post-Harvest Losses Cost Nigeria N3.5 Trillion Yearly, Bank of Agriculture Says

Nigeria is losing about N3.5 trillion every year to post-harvest losses, according to agricultural stakeholders, underscoring how badly poor storage and weak cold-chain systems are hurting food security. The warning adds urgency to calls for better infrastructure across the farm-to-market chain

Jul 16, 2026 16

Agriculture

Food Security: Abia Shifts Focus to Commercial Agriculture, Empowers 18,000 Farmers

Abia State is pushing harder into commercial agriculture as part of its food security drive, with more than 18,000 farmers receiving support under a new state-backed programme. Officials say the plan is designed to increase food production, raise farmers’ incomes and attract investment into the agricultural value chain.

Jul 15, 2026 64

Agriculture

Farmers at the Table: Nigeria’s AGROW Policy Push to Boost Food Security and Rural Incomes

Nigeria’s government is moving to include farmers directly in policy through the AGROW initiative, aiming to boost productivity, food security and market‑oriented agriculture. GNA explains the strategy and its implications.

Jul 15, 2026 75

Agriculture

Food Security on a Knife‑Edge: Nigeria’s Farm Reforms, Fertiliser Costs and Fragile Recovery

Nigeria’s agriculture is showing early recovery, but experts warn fragile gains could collapse without sustained reforms, affordable fertiliser and better spending.

Jul 15, 2026 52

Agriculture

Tinubu’s Fertiliser Reforms: How 22 Million Bags and N61.6bn Savings Aim to Secure Nigeria’s Food Future

President Tinubu says fertiliser value‑chain reforms have shielded Nigeria from global supply shocks, securing millions of bags and saving N61.6bn. GNA explains the numbers, programmes and what they mean for farmers.

Jul 14, 2026 15

Agriculture

Plateau State Agricultural Communities Plunged into Mourning Following Fatal Agrarian Attack

PLATEAU—Farming groups condemned a fatal attack in Foron District that killed a farmer and saw 50 cows rustled. They urged immediate security deployments to protect the agrarian economy.

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