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…
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…
Organic Agriculture in Nigeria – History, Problems, Future Prospects and Potentials
Historical Background of Organic Agriculture in Nigeria The practice of organic agriculture in an organized manner is still new to the country, with less than ten years of application. As of 2007, Nig…
How to Secure Agricultural Loans in Nigeria 2018
It is now generally known that among the various sectors of economic development, the agricultural sector is not only the highest employer of labor but also one of the most profitable economic sectors…
