23+ hour, 46+ min ago  (387+ words) The National Root Crops Research Institute has unveiled new strategies to scale productivity and commercialization across the root and tuber value chain. Speaking at the Institute's Annual Review and Research Planning Meeting in Umudike, the Executive Director, Chiedozie Egesi, described…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (500+ words) Nigeria's agricultural productivity drive has received a boost with the approval of a new chicken breed alongside 57 improved crop varieties aimed at increasing food supply and enhancing national nutrition. The development was announced in Ibadan at the 36th meeting of the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (274+ words) Nigeria-bound cargo routes are coming under renewed pressure as global shipping lines impose fresh surcharges and extend transit timelines, pushing import costs higher and tightening supply chain conditions. Leading carriers have introduced Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on Asia'Africa trade lanes,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (11+ words) Increasing Food Demand Creates Opportunities for Local Manufacturing of Agrochemicals " PAMA'AgroNigeria...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (530+ words) The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has intensified engagement with private sector operators and stakeholder organisations as part of efforts to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria's livestock industry through stronger partnerships, improved animal health systems and expanded opportunities across livestock…...

2+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (611+ words) The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has said Nigeria's quest for lasting food sufficiency and national stability depends on the deliberate deployment of engineering expertise across agriculture, infrastructure and the country's security framework, adding that agriculture…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (539+ words) Former Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Israel Amanze, has called on the Nigerian government to commit more efforts in encouraging mechanised farming in order to improve food production in the country. While briefing journalists in Umuahia on Tuesday, Amanze,…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (317+ words) Stakeholders in Nigeria's agriculture sector have identified mechanisation, irrigation, climate-smart farming and efficient post-harvest systems as decisive factors for achieving food security in 2026, warning that increased production alone will not guarantee stable food supply or higher farmer incomes. They noted…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (374+ words) The Poultry Association of Nigeria has debunked claims of egg shortage in Lagos state, noting that there is actually an abundance of eggs available. The Chairman of PAN, Lagos state chapter, Mr. Mojeed Iyiola, made this statement during an interview…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (435+ words) The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria's livestock sector by prioritising women and youths as critical drivers of sustainability, innovation and competitiveness across the value chain. This focus was made known by the Director, Technical,…...