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Friday, August 14, 2026

Agriculture

August 13, 2026

FG unveils national agricultural mechanisation policy

The minister urged youths and women to participate actively in the mechanisation economy.

Agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari
August 13, 2026

FG seeks 80% practical training in agriculture curricula

Mr Alausa said the shift from the previous 70 per cent model to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theory would equip Nigerian youths with relevant skills for the sector.

Tunji Alausa and others at the event
August 13, 2026

Kaduna moves to end duplication in agricultural interventions

The Kaduna government says it is strengthening coordination among agricultural stakeholders to reduce the duplication of interventions and improve policy implementation.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 13, 2026

First 100% British chocolate bar made in about 100 years with cocoa from Berkshire

The University of Reading in Berkshire, United Kingdom, has produced chocolate bars entirely made with British-grown cocoa products.

First 100% British chocolate bar
August 12, 2026

FG trains 1,127 Plateau youths, women on agric tech, automobile

Samuel Jatau, the secretary to the state government, called on the beneficiaries to put the knowledge gained into practical use.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
August 11, 2026

FG targets six states for pilot ranching programme

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, identified the states as Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Adamawa, alongside the FCT.

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha and President Bola Tinubu
August 11, 2026

Jigawa farmers resort to animal dung amid rising fertiliser prices

A cross-section of the farmers stated on Tuesday in Dutse that premium fertilisers were beyond the reach of smallholder farmers due to high prices.

August 11, 2026

Kano zoo warthog gives birth to piglets

The Kano Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency has announced the birth of two warthog piglets at its zoo.

warthog
August 10, 2026

Livestock sector can drive Africa’s food security, economic growth: Tinubu

He said livestock was not only a source of food and nutrition but also a strategic economic asset.

President Bola Tinubu
August 10, 2026

Nigeria ranks 11th globally in mango production, targets top three

Mr Kangiwa said Nigeria yields roughly one million metric tons annually.

Mangoes