UN Recognises Sahel Land Restoration Initiative Supporting Millions
The United Nations has recognised a major land restoration initiative in Africa’s Sahel region as one of its newest World...
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FG Unveils National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy, Targets 4,000 Tractors Annually
The Federal Government has unveiled a new National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, setting an ambitious...
Nigeria Unveils Agritourism Village to Boost Food Security and Rural Economy
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to develop flagship agritourism villages across Nigeria, combining modern agriculture, tourism and agro-processing to...
AFAN Backs Tinubu’s Agriculture Agenda, Says Farmers Are Better Off
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural transformation agenda, saying farmers are...
NADF Graduates 250 Agricultural Mechanisation Service Providers
The National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, has graduated its first cohort of 250 agricultural mechanisation service providers under a Federal...
FG Approves ₦550bn for Bank of Agriculture to Support Farmers
The Federal Government has approved ₦550 billion for the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) to strengthen agricultural financing, support smallholder farmers...
UN Warns Strong El Niño Could Push 49 Million More People into Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that a powerful El Niño weather event could push an additional...
Russia’s Agricultural Exports to Africa Surge 40% in First Half of 2026
Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, highlighting the country’s expanding food trade...
Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Grows 3.2% Despite Security and Inflation Challenges
Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded 3.2 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in one of...
Nigeria Operationalises Agricultural Development Fund to Drive Research and Innovation
The Federal Government has operationalised the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research, innovation...