Agriculture

Bridging the Gap: Improving market access for small-scale farmers  Farmers face significant challenges in accessing inputs and marketing their produce, with many agricultural products spoiling before reaching the market. These difficulties stem from neglected infrastructure, particularly poor road networks linking farms to markets, and exorbitant transportation costs factors often overlooked during production planning. Consequently, farmers are forced to rely on …

Weather forecasting as a tool for food security Accurate weather forecasting plays a crucial role in ensuring food security by allowing farmers to align their activities with climatic conditions. In 2025, as climate change continues to alter traditional weather patterns, farmers must have access to precise and timely weather updates. For example, early warnings of impending droughts, floods, or storms …

Breaking barriers: How strategic planning can revolutionise agriculture in 2025 As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt wishes to farmers and readers for a long, prosperous life as we celebrate Christmas and the New Year together. Despite the challenges facing agricultural production, it is always rewarding to express gratitude to the hardworking farmers and supportive readers. …

Collaborative approaches to revitalising Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Nigeria’s struggle to feed its population, as revealed by PWC research and Obikanye, stems from low agricultural productivity. This highlights the critical need for sustainable feed and fodder production to strengthen the livestock industry, with a focus on efficient land use and innovative fodder technologies. To address this, Nigeria must foster strategic alliances …

FG Secures Loan Facility Of $134m From AfDB   The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a loan facility of 134million dollars from the African Development Bank, AfDB. to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs. Anthonia Eremah, chief information officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on …

Reps Pass For Second Reading A Bill To Involve Armed Forces in Food Production By Saheed Badmus   The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill that will ensure that the country’s armed forces get involved in food production in the country as a way of enhancing food security and promote economic diversification in the country. …

Agricultural Extension Legislation will Support A Resilient System – Minister By Shalom Oludele   The honourable minister of state for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu S. Abdullahi, CON, has said that legislating the agriculture extension services will be a very necessary addition to supporting a resilient system for the nation’s food security. Speaking in Abuja at the Stakeholders Forum …

Unpredictable rainfall pattern and Nigeria’s agricultural productivity Variations in rainfall patterns have occasionally affected various agricultural practices in Nigeria, influencing adjustments in cultivation processes, planting and harvesting schedules, storage systems, and processing methods. These changes often occur without farmers’ awareness. By understanding seasonal variations, farmers could plan ahead to save time, reduce risks and uncertainties on the farm, and mitigate …

Participants from different parts of Africa seated at chamber hall in Government House Sokoto

Farmers’ plight: How machinery shortages, costs killing Nigeria’s agricultural growth   Despite repeated calls to boost agricultural production, Nigerian farmers still struggle to access the essential machinery needed to cultivate their lands. Although the nation has vast uncultivated tracts, the high cost and limited availability of agricultural equipment remain significant obstacles. These challenges have resulted in higher prices for agricultural …