Top 10 agriculture news from the biggest events and recent happenings in the Nigerian agric space, from June 8, to June 14, 2020. Click the links to continue reading the stories. Here we go; Lagos Gov…
Things to know about the yam storage facility launched by federal govt in Benue
In an effort to promote a smooth agricultural value chain in Nigeria, the federal government this week inaugurated a yam storage facility in Benue State reported as being able to store up to 200,000 t…
Lagos Govt distributes maize, sorghum to 15 farm settlements to avert food scarcity
The Lagos State Government has begun the distribution of maize and sorghum to no less than 15 feed millers, farm settlements, and other stakeholders in the livestock industry in the state. The State A…
Nigerian agric company, Tomato Jos raises €3.9 million for irrigation and processing plant
Tomato Jos, a Nigerian agric company, has closed a Series A round of €3.9 million. The funding will be deployed into the processing and distribution of tomato products, the company has said. Located …
8 Incredible Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stop Drinking Coconut Water!
Did you know that coconut water is extremely good for you? Asides the fact that it is tasty, refreshing and a natural beverage, here are 8 interesting and science-based health reasons why you should e…
Quick Facts: How to Control Seepage and Evaporation in Water in Ponds
Usually, during the rainy season, the ponds get filled to the brim. The water is lost due to seepage and evaporation as well as pond bund destabilisation which makes the mud fall into the pond there…
Where to Get the Best Fresh Farm Produce Online in Nigeria
Where can you get fresh farm produce online? Bet so many Lagosians at some point must have thought of answers to this mind-boggling question, especially after pretty long and stressful days! Just beca…
FoodLocker Nigeria Secures $40,000 from Founders Factory Africa – Agritech
Nigerian agritech startup, FoodLocker, emerged as one of five selected startups into Founders Factory Africa’s venture scale programme. FFA will empower these successful startups with funds, while ava…
Agritech: Cellulant Sets to Unlock Africa’s $50bn Agric Value Chain Potentials with Technology
Cellulant Corporation, a pan-African technology company, recently held its inaugural partners summit for players in the agribusiness value chain in Lagos, to connect, learn and share thoughts and idea…
Want More Profits? Best ways to create a strong agricultural business brand in Nigeria
Do you run an agricultural business in Nigeria and you would love to stand out in a saturated market? Your solution lies in how strong your agricultural business brand is. When you hear of Cocacola, A…
15 Reasons you need a Tractor on your Farm
Here are a few things to consider when buying a tractor: Think about the tasks it will perform. Bigger is not always better, and a compact 20-horsepower garden tractor may well be more useful (and aff…
FCMB Introduces Revamped Agro-Commodity Trade Finance Facility to Boost Agriculture
Leading financial services provider, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has introduced an enhanced agro-commodity trade finance facility for agribusiness operators. The development marks another bold st…
Farmcrowdy introduces Crowdyvest for impact-driven projects
Nigeria’s first digital agriculture company, Farmcrowdy, has introduced Crowdyvest, an impact-driven platform that connects individuals to multiple sponsorship opportunities that are safe, trusted and…
Top 5 lucrative farming activities that could change your life forever – See complete guides
Agriculture is booming! Trust me, you cannot have a happy, healthy continent without food. What is more interesting is, food demand is increasing at an alarming rate due to population growth and chang…
Want to Farm? Why Not Yam?
One of the most gratifying sectors in African agriculture today is Yam cultivation. Yam is a staple food across Africa as it has a lot of derivatives, when consumed and when used for other purposes. I…
Xtralarge Farms unveils first Agriculture Digital Currency – Xtratoken, and it’s Agritech City
Xtralarge Farms unveiled Nigeria’s first Agriculture Digital Currency known as the Xtratoken and its Xtralarge Agritech City. The Chief Executive Officer of Xtralarge Group, Seyi Davids, said at the u…
Poultry Farming: How to Find, Market and Sell Products
Poultry farming makes a substantial contribution to household food security throughout the developing world. It helps diversify incomes and provides quality food, energy, fertilizer and a renewable as…
9 Reasons Why You Should Start Eating Water Melons – Health Benefits
Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that’s also good for you. It contains only 46 calories per cup but is high in vitamin C, vitamin A and many healthy plant compounds. Here are the t…
Report: Cocoa farmers and exporters earn N179bn in 2018
Nigeria’s cocoa farmers and exporters have earned about N179 billion from export of raw cocoa beans in 2018, according to data obtained by BusinessDay from the International Cocoa Association (ICCO). …
Lagos to host coconut summit for farmers to tap global market
The Lagos State Government has announced its plans to host the first ever International Coconut Summit in the country to aid farmers tap into the $4billion global coconut market. Olayiwole Onasanya, p…