Agriculture Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/agriculture/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:23:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Agriculture Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/agriculture/ 32 32 201037849 European Union, NASRDA to launch satellite farming project for food security in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/european-union-nasrda-to-launch-satellite-farming-project-for-food-security-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/european-union-nasrda-to-launch-satellite-farming-project-for-food-security-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:23:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518652 The European Union (EU), through its space agency ESA, says it is working with Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to launch a satellite-based Innovative Agriculture project to drive food security before January 2026.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/european-union-nasrda-to-launch-satellite-farming-project-for-food-security-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 518652 President Tinubu to remove bottlenecks hindering livestock production export between Nigeria and Brazil   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/president-tinubu-to-remove-bottlenecks-hindering-livestock-production-export-between-nigeria-and-brazil/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/president-tinubu-to-remove-bottlenecks-hindering-livestock-production-export-between-nigeria-and-brazil/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:06:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518573 President Bola Tinubu has assured his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that he will remove all bottlenecks hindering the agricultural sector’s potential—including livestock production—with a view to enabling food sovereignty and boosting exports. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/president-tinubu-to-remove-bottlenecks-hindering-livestock-production-export-between-nigeria-and-brazil/feed/ 0 518573 Kogi State distributes N3.2 billion worth of fertilizers to 30,000 farmers  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:29:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518419 The Kogi State Government says it has distributed no fewer than 103,200 bags of fertilizers, valued at N3.2 billion, free of charge to 30,000 farmers across the state, as a gesture of support from the state government.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/kogi-state-distributes-n3-2-billion-worth-of-fertilizers-to-30000-farmers/feed/ 0 518419 World Bank disburses N3.8 billion to boost climate adaptation in Yobe communities  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:55:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518371 The World Bank has disbursed a total of N3.8 billion as non-interest loans to 101 communities in Yobe State under its Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) project.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/world-bank-disburses-n3-8-billion-to-boost-climate-adaptation-in-yobe-communities/feed/ 0 518371 US Soybean trade boosts Nigeria’s protein supply and economic growth https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/us-soybean-trade-boosts-nigerias-protein-supply-and-economic-growth/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/us-soybean-trade-boosts-nigerias-protein-supply-and-economic-growth/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:38:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518147 The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the U.S. Mission in Nigeria are partnering with Nigerian companies to meet the country’s protein gap.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/us-soybean-trade-boosts-nigerias-protein-supply-and-economic-growth/feed/ 0 518147 Prices of beans drop to N80,000 as Nigerian farmers record bumper harvests https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/prices-of-beans-drop-to-n80000-as-nigerian-farmers-record-bumper-harvests/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/prices-of-beans-drop-to-n80000-as-nigerian-farmers-record-bumper-harvests/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:28:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518126 Prices of cowpea and beans in Nigeria have dropped significantly in 2025, with a 100kg bag now selling for between N80,000 and N120,000, down from a peak of N240,000 in 2024. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/prices-of-beans-drop-to-n80000-as-nigerian-farmers-record-bumper-harvests/feed/ 1 518126 Bauchi Govt approves N45 billion upgrade of state-owned fertiliser blending plant https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/bauchi-govt-approves-n45-billion-upgrade-of-state-owned-fertiliser-blending-plant/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/bauchi-govt-approves-n45-billion-upgrade-of-state-owned-fertiliser-blending-plant/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:13:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518074 The Bauchi State Government has approved a N45 billion upgrade of its state-owned fertiliser blending plant, aiming to expand its production capacity to 45 tonnes per hour and improve fertiliser availability for farmers ahead of the 2025 cropping season. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/bauchi-govt-approves-n45-billion-upgrade-of-state-owned-fertiliser-blending-plant/feed/ 0 518074 FG backs coconut industry growth, eyes over $250 million revenue by year end https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/fg-backs-coconut-industry-growth-eyes-over-250-million-revenue-by-year-end/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/fg-backs-coconut-industry-growth-eyes-over-250-million-revenue-by-year-end/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:06:46 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517906 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reiterated its commitment to developing Nigeria’s coconut industry, emphasizing its potential to generate over $250 million in revenue by the end of 2025, create jobs, expand opportunities across the value chain, and boost rural economic development. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/fg-backs-coconut-industry-growth-eyes-over-250-million-revenue-by-year-end/feed/ 0 517906 FG launches national strategy to boost livestock sector, conserve animal genetic resources  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/fg-launches-national-strategy-to-boost-livestock-sector-conserve-animal-genetic-resources/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/fg-launches-national-strategy-to-boost-livestock-sector-conserve-animal-genetic-resources/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:08:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517868 The Federal Government has unveiled the National Strategy and Action Plan (NSAP) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) management to ensure effective conservation, utilization, and development of Nigeria’s livestock sector. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/fg-launches-national-strategy-to-boost-livestock-sector-conserve-animal-genetic-resources/feed/ 0 517868 President Tinubu seeks stronger Nigeria-Denmark ties in livestock, education, and humanitarian efforts  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/president-tinubu-seeks-stronger-nigeria-denmark-ties-in-livestock-education-and-humanitarian-efforts/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/president-tinubu-seeks-stronger-nigeria-denmark-ties-in-livestock-education-and-humanitarian-efforts/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:07:41 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517832 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s willingness to deepen bilateral ties with Denmark in key areas such as livestock development, agribusiness, education, and humanitarian aid.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/25/president-tinubu-seeks-stronger-nigeria-denmark-ties-in-livestock-education-and-humanitarian-efforts/feed/ 0 517832 Qatar’s largest dairy producer, Baladna, to establish multi-million dollar dairy facility in Ogun State  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/qatars-largest-dairy-producer-baladna-to-establish-multi-million-dollar-dairy-facility-in-ogun-state/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/qatars-largest-dairy-producer-baladna-to-establish-multi-million-dollar-dairy-facility-in-ogun-state/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:54:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517770 Qatar’s largest dairy producer, Baladna, is set to establish a multi-million-dollar dairy and food processing facility in Ogun State to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic dairy production and reduce reliance on imports. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/qatars-largest-dairy-producer-baladna-to-establish-multi-million-dollar-dairy-facility-in-ogun-state/feed/ 1 517770 President Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanization drive https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/president-tinubu-launches-2000-tractors-in-nigerias-largest-agricultural-mechanization-drive/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/president-tinubu-launches-2000-tractors-in-nigerias-largest-agricultural-mechanization-drive/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:30:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517721 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope Agriculture Mechanization Programme (HEDA).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/president-tinubu-launches-2000-tractors-in-nigerias-largest-agricultural-mechanization-drive/feed/ 0 517721 Nigeria recapitalizes Bank of Agriculture with N1.5 trillion, eyes regional food security leadership  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/22/nigeria-recapitalizes-bank-of-agriculture-with-n1-5-trillion-eyes-regional-food-security-leadership/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/22/nigeria-recapitalizes-bank-of-agriculture-with-n1-5-trillion-eyes-regional-food-security-leadership/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:22:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517655 The Federal Government has invested over N200 billion in agricultural interventions and recapitalized the Bank of Agriculture with N1.5 trillion to enhance food security and empower farmers nationwide. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/22/nigeria-recapitalizes-bank-of-agriculture-with-n1-5-trillion-eyes-regional-food-security-leadership/feed/ 2 517655 Gombe receives N60 billion from FG to establish 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/gombe-receives-n60-billion-from-fg-to-establish-184-hectare-agro-livestock-industrial-zone/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/gombe-receives-n60-billion-from-fg-to-establish-184-hectare-agro-livestock-industrial-zone/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:50:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517213 The Gombe State Government has received N60 billion from the Federal Government to establish a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/gombe-receives-n60-billion-from-fg-to-establish-184-hectare-agro-livestock-industrial-zone/feed/ 0 517213 Top 10 export destinations for Nigeria in Q1 2025: India takes the lead https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:49:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517207 This article is a ranking of Nigeria’s top ten export destinations for Q1 2025, compared to Q1 2024, based on total export value

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/feed/ 0 517207 Floods wipe out 180,000 farmlands in Nigeria – Report  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/floods-wipe-out-180000-farmlands-in-nigeria-report/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/floods-wipe-out-180000-farmlands-in-nigeria-report/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:45:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517047 Nigeria’s agricultural sector has suffered unprecedented damage due to a combination of climate change and growing insecurity, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. Widespread flooding, which has affected more than 30 states, has led to the destruction of an estimated 180,000 cultivated farmlands nationwide. This crisis, which intensified throughout 2024, has not only […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/floods-wipe-out-180000-farmlands-in-nigeria-report/feed/ 0 517047 World Food Prize Foundation appoints outgoing AfDB president Adesina to Council of Advisors  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/world-food-prize-foundation-appoints-outgoing-afdb-president-adesina-to-council-of-advisors/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/world-food-prize-foundation-appoints-outgoing-afdb-president-adesina-to-council-of-advisors/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:43:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517027 The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to its Council of Advisors. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/world-food-prize-foundation-appoints-outgoing-afdb-president-adesina-to-council-of-advisors/feed/ 0 517027 FG engages Japan for $110 million food security loan  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/05/fg-engages-japan-for-110-million-food-security-loan/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/05/fg-engages-japan-for-110-million-food-security-loan/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:23:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516723 The Federal Government has deepened its engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to advance the implementation of a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan facility aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s food security. This was disclosed in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Ministry of the Economy on Wednesday following […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/05/fg-engages-japan-for-110-million-food-security-loan/feed/ 0 516723 FG, FAO launch N200 million aquaculture boost to meet Nigeria’s fish demand  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/fg-fao-launch-n200-million-aquaculture-boost-to-meet-nigerias-fish-demand/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/fg-fao-launch-n200-million-aquaculture-boost-to-meet-nigerias-fish-demand/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:50:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516639 The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has unveiled a N200 million support initiative to boost aquaculture in Nigeria.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/fg-fao-launch-n200-million-aquaculture-boost-to-meet-nigerias-fish-demand/feed/ 0 516639 Nigeria can earn $50,000 per tonne by processing cocoa into chocolate bars -Shettima   https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/03/nigeria-can-earn-50000-per-tonne-by-processing-cocoa-into-chocolate-bars-shettima/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/03/nigeria-can-earn-50000-per-tonne-by-processing-cocoa-into-chocolate-bars-shettima/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:23:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516564 Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has the potential to earn up to $50,000 per tonne by processing its cocoa into finished products such as chocolate bars, instead of exporting raw cocoa beans.  

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