Category: AgriNews

By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor The Kano State government has started a new program to train over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming. The goal

 By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor Nigeria has won the right to host the 14th Triennial African Potato Association (APA) Conference in 2028. The bid was led by Mr. Ishaku Jilensam from the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) and was unanimously approved. The conference is a major event for experts on root crops like potatoes and … Continue reading “Nigeria to Host Major African Potato Conference in 2028”

 By Kenny Grace Aloba The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has given full accreditation to 11 academic programs at Audu Bako College of Agriculture in Dambatta, Kano State. This approval, for both diploma and higher diploma courses, confirms that the college’s programs meet both national and international quality standards. The approval was announced in … Continue reading “Audu Bako College of Agriculture Gets NBTE Approval for 11 Courses”

 Eswatini and UN Partner to Help Farmers with Climate Change   By S David Prince Eswatini is working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help its farmers deal with climate change. The partnership is introducing modern farming technologies like greenhouse tunnels and shade net structures to protect crops from … Continue reading “Eswatini and UN Partner to Help Farmers with Climate Change”

 By Kenny Grace Aloba The Republic of Liberia is seeking to learn from Jigawa State’s success in rice farming to reduce its heavy reliance on imported rice. A delegation led by Mr. David Akoi, Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, visited the state to study its methods. Mr. Akoi said Liberia, where rice is a main food, … Continue reading “Liberia is Looking to Learn from Jigawa’s Success in Rice Farming”

The Nigerian government is making a big effort to improve livestock farming.  The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has asked farmers and herders to work together to support new grazing reserves. He said this at an event where people planted special grass for animals in Abuja.  The government is committed to a … Continue reading “FG moves to boost livestock production, demands peaceful co-existence among stakeholders”

 By Kenny Grace Aloba   Livestock in northern Ghana are both a safety net and a source of food and income for rural households. But diseases like Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Newcastle disease, and African Swine Fever can wipe out entire herds in weeks, leaving families without livelihood. Limited veterinary services and a lack … Continue reading “Veterinary Officers in Northern Ghana Trained to Boost Animal Health”

By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor  There is a lot of discussion in Nigeria about genetically modified (GM) foods. While some experts say they are needed to feed the country’s fast-growing population, many Nigerians worry that using them could make the country dependent on foreign nations for food. The Pros Some experts see GM foods as a … Continue reading “Nigeria Debates GMO Foods: Pros and Cons”

By Kenny Grace Aloba Foreign investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector has reached its highest point in four years, thanks to a huge increase in money coming into the livestock industry. According to new data, foreign direct investment in the food sector grew by over 1,000 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the … Continue reading “Foreign Investment in Nigerian Agriculture Soars to a Four-Year High”