The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for Nigeria’s AGROW Project, targeting one million smallholder farmers across rice, maize, cassava and soybean value chains from 2026 to 2032. Here is what it means for Nigerian agriculture.
Nigeria and the World Bank launch the $500m SPIN project to rehabilitate 40,000 hectares of irrigated farmland and modernise over 400 dams for year-round food production.
Nigeria’s Agriculture and Livestock ministers say digital platforms, AI, and embedded finance will drive farm productivity and close the country’s credit gap below 4%.
FAO says Nigeria’s agricultural trade deficit stands at N2.5 trillion and urges urgent investment in agro-processing and value addition to reverse the gap.
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Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have become a topic of significant discussion, and their presence in Nigeria is no exception. While some see them as a solution to food security and pest control, others raise serious concerns about their safety and long-term effects. This post will break down the complex world of GMOs, explaining what … Continue reading “What You Need to Know about GMO in Nigeria”
What Are GMO and Hybrid Seeds? Seeds are the foundation of farming. In modern agriculture, two main types of improved seeds dominate, GMO seeds and hybrid seeds. Understanding them helps farmers choose wisely for higher yields and better profits. GMO Seeds (Genetically Modified Organism Seeds) These seeds are created in laboratories by altering the plant’s … Continue reading “GMO vs Hybrid Seeds: Differences, Safety, and Best Choice for Farmers”
Snail egg incubation is one of the biggest challenges faced by Giant African Land Snail farmers. Many lose thousands of eggs simply because they’re incubating them incorrectly. If you want your snail farming business to grow and multiply, you have to master the art of proper egg incubation — making sure those eggs hatch … Continue reading “Why Your Giant African Land Snail Eggs Don’t Hatch”
What to Feed Your Snails for Maximum Growth and Egg Production If you’re a snail farmer or just starting in Giant African Land Snail (GALS) farming, one question keeps coming up over and over: What is the best food to feed my snails so they grow fast and lay a lot of eggs? You want your … Continue reading “BEST FEED FOR GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL FAST GROWTH”
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has praised Agbeyewa Farms Ltd for its large-scale cassava project, describing it as a visionary initiative that will help eradicate hunger in Ekiti and Nigeria. The commendation was made by the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Stephen Aribasoye, who led a delegation to inspect the 5,000-hectare farmland in … Continue reading “Ekiti Assembly Commends Agbeyewa Farms’ Agricultural Revolution”
