President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the efforts of his administration in reinvigorating the agricultural sector and the economy is not receiving good publicity. The President revealed this on Sun…
Up to $10,000 up for Grabs in Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) Agriscience Competition – See full info
The Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) Competition 2018 is open. The Alltech Young Scientist competition challenges graduate students to apply their scientific expertise to challenges within the business o…
Fertilizer Producers hail FG’s total ban on NPK fertilizers
President, Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), has heaped praises on the Federal Government for placing a total ban on the importation of nitrogen Phosphorous and Potas…
Farmers want FG to ban maize importation
Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of maize into the country to encourage local production. Alhaji Bello Abubakar, the National President o…
Farmers want FG to ban maize importation
Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of maize into the country to encourage local production. Alhaji Bello Abubakar, the National President o…
Is Cassava Farming Profitable? See Full Commercial Cassava Farming Business Plan
Are you a farmer and have ever wondered or said to yourself, “is cassava farming profitable”? Or what are the necessary steps to kick off cassava farming in Nigeria? These are very important questions…
Africa Agribusiness to Hit US$1 Trillion by 2030
Africa’s agribusiness sector has been projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2030 with its vast agricultural potential. This was arrived at in the just concluded Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, So…
Want to become successful at Moringa Farming in Nigeria? See all you need to know!
Moringa farming started in India, it was used in the preparation of food before researchers discovered it to be medically potent. The knowledge of it in the last one decade has tremendously increased …
Mushrooms Farming Can Help Nigerian Farmers Make Millions of Naira! See how
Mr Ademuwagun Johnson, co-owner of A & A Integrated Farms, in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, called the cultivation of mushrooms a money-spinner in Nigeria. However, he a…
Iska, SMS Based Weather Forecasting Service, Partners with 9mobile to Launch in Nigeria
Iska, the SMS – based weather forecasting service for tropical weather is now available in Nigeria to subscribers of 9mobile. The service is a product of award-winning weather forecasting compan…
Farming Online Just Got Easier With Thrive Agric – Digital Agriculture in Nigeria
Thrive Agric is a Nigerian agricultural startup, using technology to drive change and growth in the agricultural sector, in order to provide small holder farmers with the adequate finance they need to…
ICYMI: Brazil injects $1.1 billion into Nigeria’s Agriculture
Despite Nigeria’s allocation of hundreds of billions of Naira to Agriculture in 2018, some critics claim nothing has been done in the sector. Now the Nigerian government is set to receive $1.1 b…
Chief Afe Babalola Empowers 48 Farmers in Ekiti State, Encourages Government to Invest More in Agriculture
In a bid to ensure the attainment of food security in Ekiti State, a legal luminary and university administrator, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), has empowered 48 farmers operating in the state with cash gi…
Agro News: Ondo approves N1.5b CBN loan for youths in agric
In fulfilling his promise to make agriculture attractive to the youths, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved N1.5 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Agricultural Development Schem…
Epe LG revives ‘historic fish market’
Epe Local Government authority says its historic fish market will soon be rehabilitated. Adedoyin Adesanya, Chairman of the local government, who disclosed this during facility inspection/visit to the…
New autonomous farm wants to produce food without human workers
Down on a new robot farm, machines tend rows of leafy greens under the watch of software called “The Brain.” Iron Ox isn’t like most robotics companies. Instead of trying to flog you its technology, i…
IITA Job Opportunities: Vacancy at IITA for the Role of a Senior System Analyst
IITA Job Opportunities – Looking to fill an agriculture related role in a reputable organization? This could be your chance, as the Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), is currently recruit…
How To Grow Tomatoes For Business – All You Need To Know
Want to learn how to grow tomatoes for your business? Check out this article from Famunera.com on how to grow tomatoes and make money while practicing. Tomato is a vegetable locally produced and highl…
The LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub Set to Launch to Support Women Agri-Entrepreneurs in Africa
Launching the LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub – A network of international and African professionals supporting women agri-entrepreneurs in Africa BRUSSELS A wind of change is blowing through Brussels,…
Heliculture in Nigeria – How to start snail farming with low budget in 2018
Heliculture in Nigeria has come to stay, and is one of the most lucrative agribusiness ventures in Nigeria. Learn how to start snail farming with low budget in 2018 here on Naija Farmers. Now that you…