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…
Exclusive Lagos Farm Fair Pictures on World Food Day
The Lagos Farm Fair pictures – the event was organized by the Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the British American Tobacco (BATN Foundation) and Stanbic IBTC Bank to celebrate the wo…
Locusts Invasion: Kebbi State Government to Commence Aerial Spray of Rice Farms
Following locusts invasion of rice farms in Kebbi, the state government said on Monday it had deployed helicopters for the aerial spray of the affected farms. The affected farms are largely located in…
FAO’s World Food Day 2018 Poster Contest For Children & Teens (Age 5-19)
Food and Agriculture Organization of The United States is calling on children and teens all over the world, from age 5 to 19, to use their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea o…
Oyo State Government Partners with Dangote Group for Massive Rice Production
The Executive Governor of Oyo State on Thursday disclosed that the State Government Agricultural Initiative (OYSAI) has produced 750 metric tonnes of maize and 865 tonnes of cassava, while also inform…
Nigeria can eradicate poverty with agriculture, see report!
A new research by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has indicated that Nigeria meet the criteria needed for fo…
Agro Event: Agra Innovate West Africa 2018 Holds November 27-28
Agra Innovate is a 2day annual agricultural event which connects local and international agro suppliers to local buyers and agribusiness partners, while also providing a platform for them to meet pote…
World Food Lagos Farm Fair
The World Food Day Lagos Farm Fair is an event organized by the Lagos State Government together with the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation) and Stanbic IBTC Bank. It is an i…
How Releaf Nigeria is Helping Agribusinesses Market and Export Their Agro Produce
Releaf Nigeria is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of agri-products to trustworthy customers. The company aims to help curtail the lack of trust that is prevalent in the agribusi…
Abubakar Abba Bello Biography – Managing Director/ CEO NEXIM Bank
Abubakar Abba Bello is the managing director and chief executive officer at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). Abubakar Abba Bello was formerly a board member and an executive director at Unity …
Five Health Benefits Of Soursop You Probably Didn’t Know
Soursop is a fruit that is found in tropical areas like the Americas, Caribbeans and some parts of Africa. It is green and fleshy with dark brown seeds and has a spike like skin. The botanical name fo…
Superb Yam Delicacies – Top Delicious Meals You Can Make With Yam
Yam is one super delicious food we in this part of the world can’t get over! Whether fried, or roasted, or boiled, pounded, or whichever means suits you, lots of Nigerians can’t go weeks w…
Agriculture in the Digital World – The Future of Agriculture
BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP* The farmer’s eyes pop open as he groggily reaches for the alarm clock. *CLICK* Time to work. He slides into his desk chair and takes a gulp of coffee. His eyes flicker back and for…