Agriculture coverage.
Nasarawa women farmers record a bumper 2026 harvest using climate-smart practices and biofortified crops introduced by the Sasakawa Africa Association, boosting food security and incomes.
The Sasakawa Africa Association, with support from the Nippon Foundation, has reached 8,950 smallholder farmers across eight Benue LGAs with climate-smart farming training, improved crop varieties, and a new cassava processing centre.
Rivers State University researcher Otene Benjamin warns that oil pollution and unregulated hormone use in fish ponds are introducing carcinogens into the food chain, urging a N40m hatchery investment to secure safe aquaculture.
In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Limited, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The company has also committed an additional $2.2 million to install a refinery that will process crude palm oil into olein and stearin, as it works to revive dormant agricultural assets and strengthen the st
An AfDB-financed seed and fertiliser programme has lifted Nigeria's wheat self-sufficiency from below 5% to roughly 20% in two seasons, but sustaining those gains beyond heavy subsidies remains the real test, writes AfDB's Martin Fregene.
NASENI has introduced solar-powered irrigation systems in Gabasawa and Kumbotso local government areas of Kano State, aiming to cut farmers' fuel costs and expand year-round agricultural activity.
In a significant move to boost agricultural production and ensure year-round farming, the Adamawa State Government has approved N2.2 billion for the procurement of 46,300 bags of assorted fertilisers for dry-season farming. The approval, part of a broader N5 billion development package, underscores the state's commitment to sustaining food production beyond the rainy season and strengthening the livelihoods of farmers across the region.
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian farmers of its continued support through improved policies, security measures, and agricultural interventions aimed at boosting food production.
The South East Development Commission plans 15 agromechanisation projects across Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra and Ebonyi states, starting with a pilot in Nomeh, Enugu, aimed at reviving the region's 1950s-60s economic boom.
