CAFS Africa and Nigeria’s NSPRI have unveiled a UNDP-backed project combining solar dryers with blockchain technology to cut Nigeria’s annual post-harvest losses, estimated at between 30 and 50 per cent of all perishable produce.
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ActionAid Nigeria has trained over 135,000 smallholder farmers, women, and youths in agroecology and climate-resilient farming across several states, Country Director Mr. Andrew Mamedu announced at a national town hall in Abuja.
Written by S David Prince
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture has warned that the country loses 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually to erosion and degradation, threatening food security for a nation where over 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture.
Written by S David Prince
By S David Prince The Edo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Edo-LPRES) has trained 78 extension workers on how to make animal feed from plant waste. This training is important because feed makes up more than 70% of the cost of raising livestock. The state coordinator of Edo-LPRES, Ms Betsy Ikpikhumi, explained that … Continue reading “Edo State trains agents to make cheap animal feed from farm waste”
