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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Agriculture

February 24, 2026

Namibia eyes salmon farming to boost high-value exports

Ms Masake noted that establishing a domestic salmon value chain could attract foreign direct investment.

Salmon farming
February 24, 2026

Kaduna: ACReSAL begins erosion control, resettlement on Rigasa, Kawo, Zaria corridors

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project in Kaduna has activated the Resettlement Action Plan for erosion-control works in Rigasa, Kawo, and Zaria.

Gully erosion in Kaduna
February 23, 2026

Plateau: Tomato farmers decry poor storage, processing facilities

Tomato farmers in Plateau have decried the lack of storage and processing facilities for the produce.

Tomato farmers
February 22, 2026

IFAD programme boosts rice, cassava production in Niger

ASAP is a global initiative of IFAD, integrated into Nigeria’s VCDP framework.

International Fund for Agricultural Development
February 21, 2026

Agric expert warns farmers against premature planting

Mr Ibiyemi also cautioned farmers against applying the wrong fertiliser to specific crops.

Ogun farmers
February 21, 2026

Nigeria unveils plans to join palm oil  producing bloc 

She said that the status of the country as an observer nation since 2024 would expire by November.

farmers
February 20, 2026

FG urged to subsidise cold-chain infrastructure to tackle post-harvest losses

Ms Ibrahim noted that the availability of cold-chain infrastructure would help preserve high-value perishable crops.

Food loss
February 20, 2026

IITA advocates reforms to boost yam production in Nigeria

IITA has called on the federal government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain.

IITA building
February 20, 2026

Enugu: SON lauds IFAD-VCDP cassava processing centres for hygiene, quality compliance

The SON inspected cassava processing centres located at Ako Nike in Enugu East LGA and Umueze Umaga Ezimo-Agu in Udenu LGA.

Women peeling cassava
February 20, 2026

AfDB approves $200 million loan to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity

The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in Nigeria.

Farmers in Africa used to illustrate the story.