Nigeria (AFAN) in Kebbi, have alleged confiscation of their 14,000 hectares of lands by the Kebbi State government in Gwazawa village of Danko/Wasagu local government area of the state. The chairman o…
Farmers Embrace Biogas for Electricity
Some farmers are now looking up to biogas technology to transform animal and other wastes into power plants. DANIEL ESSIET reports. Hope for biogas power generation is high among farmers and innovator…
Pitch Agrihack 2018 Winners
Four early stage and four advanced start-ups have emerged winner at the 2018 Pitch AgriHack. The early stage start-ups are those just launching while the advanced stage were judged on a criteria list …
How to Take Care of Young Broiler Chicks
So, let’s quickly highlight some important steps in taking effective and proper care of your young broiler chicks. Successful rearing of these chickens does not only depend on feeding, but also …
Nigeria’s IITA Wins Africa Food Prize Award 2018
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has emerged the winner of the 2018 Africa Food Prize Award. The independent Africa Food Prize Committee, chaired by the former president of N…
Friesland Campina to invest €23 in Nigeria’s dairy production
As part of efforts aimed at increasing the production of dairy products in Nigeria, a Dutch dairy company, Friesland Campina, has said it will invest about twenty-three million Euros in the nation’s d…
Agro Picks of the Week – How to Start Goat Farming, Farmcrowdy, Hydroponics Tutorial and Others!
Specially curated for you, your one stop hub for anything and everything agriculture in Nigeria, Naija Farmers, presents the top picks of the week in the Nigerian agro sector. Read, learn, re-learn an…
Bayelsa Rice Farmers Benefit From CBN Anchor Borrowers Farm Inputs Distribution Scheme
NO fewer than two hundred rice farmers in Bayelsa State under the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, RIFAN, have commenced receipt of distribution of farm inputs under the Central Bank of Nigeria, C…
Complete Guide on How To Start Grasscutter Farming in Nigeria
Grasscutter farming is gaining popularity in Africa for good reasons. Greater Cane Rat popularly known as Grasscutter belongs to the rodent family and is very closely related to the porcupine, almost …
China to Carry Out 50 Agricultural Assistance Programmes
China will carry out 50 agricultural assistance programs, provide emergency humanitarian food aid amounting to 1 billion yuan (147 million U.S. dollars) to African countries affected by natural disast…
CTA Pitch Agrihack 2018
This e-agriculture start-up competition, with a special emphasis on young women entrepreneurs for the 2018 edition, will hold its final during AGRF. It welcomes co-founders of e-agri start-ups owners…
Meet The Farmers Conference Nigeria Event 2018 – Oct 10
Thinking of a viable investment in Nigeria and even Africa at large? Take advantage of the “Meet The Farmers Conference”, and meet with the largest gathering of Agric stakeholders in Afric…
‘Farmers, herders’ conflict depleting animal population’
The Federal Government has raised concern that the increasing farmers/herders’ conflict across the country was depleting animal population. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel…
Top 15 Agricultural Exports from Nigeria as at Q2 2017
Top 15 Agricultural Exports from Nigeria as at Q2 2017. Nigeria is one of Africa’s biggest countries, exporting proceeds from Agriculture in Africa. Check out this data from the National Bureau …
Alosfarm Begins Tests for Datafarm, a New Big Data Platform for Nigerian Farmers
Nigerian startup, Alosfarm, has begun beta-testing a new big data platform solution for small farm holders. Pegged as Datafarm, the new platform will allow farmers to share real time market informatio…
Ebonyi Govt Seals Abakaliki Rice Mill Due To Adulteration
Ebonyi state government has directed the immediate closure of the infamous Abakaliki rice mill after it discovered some bags of adulterated and poisonous rice allegedly found at the rice mill. The sta…
Nestle to increase local sourcing of raw materials
In its drive to ensure that Nigerians have wholesome nutritious meals, especially breakfast, Nestle Nigeria Plc says it will continue to leverage on its Creating Shared Value (CSV) Initiatives to furt…
Hydroponics Farming in Nigeria 101 – Advantages and Disadvantages
Did you know you can practice agriculture, even in that limited space you’ve got? Many believe it’s the future of agriculture, while others believe it to be quite expensive. Hydroponics is…
Agro-Export Event, Meet The Farmers Conference set to hold in Lagos this October
Crenov8 Consulting; a leading consulting and digital technology firm in the Middle east, Dubai and Africa has announced October 10th 2018 for its agro export gathering tagged Meet the Farmers Conferen…
How to Create Snail Housing in Simple Steps – What You Should Know About Snaileries
Snaileries are structures or places where edible snails are kept, bred and fattened for commercial purposes. Several people in the world consume them as a delicacy, and can be a very lucrative source …