4 h. ago European investors visit Edo for strategic partnerships in agriculture, skills development, energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Dr. Simpa Afadama has facilitated the visit of a delegation of international investors, mostly from Europe, to several Edo State government agencies and agricultural organizations. The visit covered key institutions such as EdoJobs, the Edo State Migration Agency, the Nigeria-Agro Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NAMCS), and the All Farmers Association of Nigeria […] The post European investors visit Edo for strategic partnerships in agriculture, skills development, energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago BAT Foundation Seeks New Financing, Policies To Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Potential

The BAT Foundation has reiterated its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem. Through its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session, the foundation advocates for innovative financing models, policy frameworks, and market access strategies to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. The Dialogue Session, held biennially since 2015, has become one of Nigeria’s most […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s PFI restructuring may lead to fertiliser price hike, farmers warn

Tribune Online Tinubu’s PFI restructuring may lead to fertiliser price hike, farmers warn The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN) have expressed concern that Tinubu’s PFI restructuring may lead to fertiliser price hike, farmers warn Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria eyes seed market growth to drive food security, export revenue

Tribune Online Nigeria eyes seed market growth to drive food security, export revenue The Minister of state for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has reiterated that farmers across Nigeria must have access to affordable and high-quality seeds in order of the country to increase its agricultural yield and derive forex from export. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and […] Nigeria eyes seed market growth to drive food security, export revenue Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Insecurity Threatening Farms, Livelihoods In Kwara – Saraki Laments

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed deep concern over the state of insecurity in Kwara, warning that the situation has placed the state in a precarious position. Saraki made the statement on Saturday, while addressing journalists in Ilorin. He said the increasing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and attacks on farming communities required urgent […] The post Insecurity Threatening Farms, Livelihoods In Kwara – Saraki Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Arla Nigeria marks decade of growth with push for sustainable dairy farming

Arla Foods Nigeria, the maker of Dano Milk, is marking its 10th anniversary this week, highlighting a decade of expansion read more Arla Nigeria marks decade of growth with push for sustainable dairy farming

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1 week ago Nigeria needs to overhaul dairy farming to cut $1.5bn milk import – MD, Arla Foods

Nigeria currently imports a huge chunk of its dairy products from abroad, estimated at $1.5 billion, as local supply remains read more Nigeria needs to overhaul dairy farming to cut $1.5bn milk import – MD, Arla Foods

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1 week ago Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers

Tribune Online Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers Poultry farmers under the aegis of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 5 per cent tax on petroleum products, warning that the policy is capable of crippling the poultry industry, worsen food inflation, and deepen the nation’s food insecurity. Sunday Ezeobiora, President of the Poultry Association of […] Proposed 5% petroleum tax threatens food security, may cripple poultry business — Farmers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Jimsan Boosts Food Production In Nigeria Through Smart Agriculture

Jimsan Smart Agri Limited has intensified efforts to transform rural farming and improve food production across Nigeria by introducing smart agriculture practices, providing farmers with quality inputs on non-interest rate. Speaking during the 2025 Farmers’ Field Day at one of the company’s cluster farms in Mararrabar Jos, Kaduna, the managing director of Jimsan Smart Agri […]

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2 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest Man Disguised As Lunatic For Allegedly Running Secret Awka Cannabis Farm

Awka residents were left in shock on Wednesday after the Anambra State Police Command discovered a 43-year-old man, Patrick Ojele, who allegedly posed as a lunatic while secretly running a cannabis farm in the state capital. The incident occurred on September 17, 2025, when operatives attached to the Operations Department in Awka noticed the suspect […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Man Disguised As Lunatic For Allegedly Running Secret Awka Cannabis Farm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

Across Nigeria’s fertile lands, from Benue’s yam fields to Kano’s tomato farms, smallholder farmers rise at dawn to till the read more Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

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2 w. ago Police vow to hunt killers of widow murdered on farm in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has vowed to track down and prosecute those behind the gruesome murder of a widow, Mrs. Salome Benjamin, whose lifeless body was discovered on her farm in Kafin Tafawa, a community in Bauchi metropolis. Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammad Wakil, who spoke […] The post Police vow to hunt killers of widow murdered on farm in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Food Sufficiency: Akwa Ibom rice farmers seek land, government support

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, RFAN, has appealed to villages in Akwa Ibom for land and state government support to read more Food Sufficiency: Akwa Ibom rice farmers seek land, government support

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Onion farmers lose billions of naira to substandard seeds

farmers in Jigawa state put their loss at over N1 billion Nigeria`s Onion farmers are expected to incur financial losses read more Nigeria’s Onion farmers lose billions of naira to substandard seeds

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2 w. ago Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu

Tribune Online Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Godson Ohuruogu, the Chief Executive Officer, TracTrac, an agricultural mechanisation company, in this interview with NURUDEEN ALIMI, shares details of why it is important for farmers to have access to tractors and the reason behind the company’s initiative to provide 804 tractors to 125,000 farmers in strategic locations across Nigeria. Excerpts: Would you say Nigerian […] Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Suspected herdsmen kill farmer, injure wife, others in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia, have reportedly killed a farmer identified as Tachia Akor, in a renewed attack at Tse Akor Gbatse community in Mbamar clan, Nyiev Council Ward, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the late Akor’s wife, Mrs. Mbagbedi Tsetim and many […] The post Suspected herdsmen kill farmer, injure wife, others in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Taraba Government Warns Farmers Against Selling IFAD VCDP Agricultural Inputs

The Taraba State Government has cautioned farmers against selling agricultural inputs provided under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), stressing that offenders will face strict sanctions. Prof. Nicholas Namessan, Taraba Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, gave the warning on Saturday while flagging off the distribution of VCDP inputs […] The post Taraba Government Warns Farmers Against Selling IFAD VCDP Agricultural Inputs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called for the rapid disbursement of the Federal Government’s N250 billion loan facility aimed at supporting smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Speaking at the 6th Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima tasked the […] The post Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ranching, only solution to farmers/herders clash in Nigeria, says Niger Governor Bago

…Calls for sensitization of Fulani Herdsmen From John Adams Minna Niger State governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the only antidote to farmers/herders clash in the country is proper ranching of cattle and other animals, saying that the traditional grazing is no longer obtainable anywhere in the world. To achieve this however, the […] The post Ranching, only solution to farmers/herders clash in Nigeria, says Niger Governor Bago appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Atrocities in Plateau: Farmers helpless as renegades declare war on farms, destroy crops

From Jude Dangwam, Jos   Farmers in Plateau State have continued to count their losses from the ravaging activities of crop mowers suspected to be nomadic herdsmen in the face of renewed attacks on agrarian communities in the state, leading to loss of innocent lives especially women and children. Properties worth millions of naira have […] The post Atrocities in Plateau: Farmers helpless as renegades declare war on farms, destroy crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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