In time past, ahead of the yearly St. Valentine’s Day celebration, an estimated one million roses were exported from Nigeria to other countries by February 10, with a total of $1m accruing to farmers …
Don’t relent, continue farming, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians not to relent in their support for the Federal Government’s drive to move away from over-dependence on oil to agriculture. Buhari APC members in Diaspora…
Farmcrowdy opens the year with new prices for poultry farm units
Since inception, Farmcrowdy has empowered over 7,000 farmers across 10 states in Nigeria, has a record of over 20,000 farm sponsorships from all over the world, over 64,000 farm followers and has rear…
Twitter User @Lois_Bewaran has 50kg Bags of Sweet Potatoes for Sale
It’s the season of Sweet Potatoes. Looking for where to buy in large quantities? Reach out to this twitter user with several 50kg bags of potatoes for sale.…
Turkey Farming Basics – A quick look into rearing the poultry birds
Turkey farming is commonly practiced in Nigeria at a subsistence level. Here is a quick look into turkey farming, by a renowned turkey farmer based in Masaka, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Jerry Ngwankwe. She …
Most Farmers Lack Information About Modern Farming – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has advocated the need to link farmers to extension services, saying the nation’s agricultural sector has been witnessing setbacks due to poor farming practices. Obaseki mad…
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…
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…
How to set up and start a cassava farm in Nigeria – a from pre-planting preparation to harvest
Want to start a cassava farm in Nigeria? From pre-planting preparations, to planting, and all the way to harvesting your produce, we have all you need to get you started and have a world -standard cas…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…