FAO, WFP, IFAD demand greater investment in Nigerian women farmers
The event brought together government officials, development partners, members of the diplomatic corps, financial institutions, private-sector representatives, farmers’ organisations…
New Kano project targets gender-based violence against women in agriculture
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the African Enterprise Challenge Fund and the Development Research and Projects Centre, has…
“Our experience has shown us that scaling isn’t simply about building larger farms”
“After nearly a decade of operating our own indoor farms, we have a much clearer understanding of where some of…
FG Commends Olam Agri Foray into Cattle Feed Market
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has commended Olam Agri for launching Tru Value cattle feed range.…
BASF mandates investment banks for planned IPO of Agricultural Solutions
BASF has mandated Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan as Global Coordinators to lead the preparation of the…
Nigerian onion prices rise over 200% in Lagos
Onion prices in Lagos have increased by more than 200 per cent, with traders attributing the rise to lower supplies,…
Nigeria harvests 6.91 million tons of bananas but exports remain limited
Nigeria’s banana export sector remains limited despite the country’s crop volume, with storage, cold-chain logistics, value addition, and quality control…
Ghana links greenhouse cultivation to cold storage and export markets
Ghana is positioning its 24-hour economy initiative as a framework for developing the horticulture sector by connecting greenhouse cultivation with…
Egypt exports 80,000 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables in one week
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reports that the country shipped 230,000 tons of food products across 3,700 export consignments…
Nigeria’s agricultural imports fall 8.5% to N2.03 trillion in H1 2026
Nigeria’s agricultural imports fell by 8.5% year-on-year to N2.03 trillion in the first half of 2026, as the value of…
