The BATN Foundation has restated its commitment to empowering Nigeria’s smallholder farmers and strengthening the nation’s agricultural ecosystem through its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session. The biennial event, which took place …
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The Rise of Agritech In Nigeria : Can Technology Feed The Nation?
Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
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Nigerian Farmers Advised to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock for Sustainable Agriculture
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …
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Baobab and Marula Book Launched in Nigeria: A Call for Culture, Climate Action and Indigenous Wisdom
A virtual conference yesterday marked the official launch of the book “Baobab and Marula – New Solutions to Global Warming and Food Security”, bringing together scholars, writers, environmental experts and …
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Nestlé Expands R&D in Sub-Saharan Africa to Boost Nutrition, Food Security and Agriculture
Nestlé has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming its commitment to improve nutrition, strengthen food security and support agricultural productivity across the …
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Madam Flora Christine Amagloh, a Food Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has said that the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea …
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FG Moves to Revive Silo Concession Programme to Tackle $10bn Post-Harvest Losses
The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the country’s silo concession programme as part of efforts to reduce food wastage and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and …
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Zimbabwe Launches $1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment to Boost Key Value Chains
Zimbabwe has unveiled a massive agricultural investment package worth $1.4 billion, a bold step the government says will transform the sector and secure the country’s place in global food markets. …
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AFAN Raises Alarm Over Food Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Action
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned that the nation’s food security is under serious threat, citing insecurity, inflation, and climate change as major obstacles to agricultural productivity. …
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Governor Peter Mbah Flags Off Fertiliser and Agro-Inputs Distribution for Over 60,000 Farmers in Enugu
More than 60,000 farmers across Enugu State are set to benefit from a new round of free fertiliser and agro-inputs distribution as Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah flagged off the exercise …