…cheaper, but others have recorded price increases due to scarcity and high demandRice farmers say government support and lower production costs could help stabilise prices and make rice more affordable for NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google fee…

…such as school feeding programmes, geographical targeting and assistance for vulnerable farmers. Furceri acknowledged that some countries lacked household registries and digital payment systems needed to deliver targeted assistance effectively, but said governments could adopt alternative approaches while developing st…

The Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has warned that up to 40 per cent of African smallholder cocoa farmers could be excluded from the European market because they cannot meet compliance requirements under the European Union Deforestation Regulation. The Global President of COCEFAAA, Adeola Adegoke, raised…

…surveillance along routes where attacks had been reported and adequate protection for farmers ahead of the harvest season. The BYM further commended the establishment of Department of State Services (DSS) camps in vulnerable communities, urging the authorities to provide adequate funding and equipment and expand their…

…high-yielding, climate-resilient cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect farmers from the effects of climate change. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos at a two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference organised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Associat…

…Pension Plan to markets, motor parks, farms and workshops to enroll traders, artisans, farmers and transport workers. Tinubu most Pro-Pensioners President Ms. Oloworaran said President Bola Tinubu was laying the foundation for a sustainable social security in the country through enhanced welfare for retirees with incre…

…that their handling must strictly comply with regulatory standards to protect consumers, farmers, and ecosystems. The agency warned that even officially approved agrochemicals could pose severe health hazards if misused, incorrectly applied, sprayed on unauthorized crops, or harvested before recommended pre-harvest int…

…to global markets through April 2027. “Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority,” Trump posted on social media. – Conflict stalemate – The average cost of regular US gasoline has jumped more than 46 per cent since late February to $4.37 per gallon, while…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a clash between farmers and herders in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area of the state, which left one person dead and several houses burnt. The deceased, identified as Usman Jibrin, 40, reportedly died while receiving treatment for injuries sustain…

…use and failure to observe prescribed waiting periods before harvesting could expose farmers, consumers and the environment to harmful chemicals.“Improper pesticide use can cause serious health problems, including death. Some effects may not appear immediately but can develop gradually over time,” she said.Adeyeye expl…

…the victims and track down the suspects continue. Recall that four members of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria were abducted at CRIN's nursery section while visiting to collect cocoa seedlings in March this year. Also on May 19, two CRIN staff members were abducted after armed men reportedly invaded the institu…

…man dead and houses burnt. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, when three farmers reportedly discovered cattle belonging to a herder grazing on and destroying their crops on Guda Hill. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the farmers chased the cattl…

…worsened the supply gap and cut export capacity, stating, “Insecurity led many farmers to leave their farms. Many of them have ended up in IDP camps, and quite a number have completely abandoned farming.” He added that farmers cannot export without output. Yusuf said, “You can only export when you have the output.” Yus…

…temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, according to farmers and agricultural experts who spoke with Vanguard Agrobiz, is also discouraging investment in food production, with farmers, agribusinesses and f…

…on that orange, wehave to train the farmer not to harvest on time. We have to train the farmers with the Ministry of Agriculture. It is the Ministry of Agric that has the primary mandate for fresh produce. However, because we approve and regulate the use of pesticides, we have the obligation to train them on how to use…

…Punch on Google Adeyeye said the agency works with the Ministry of Agriculture to train farmers on the appropriate use of pesticides, including when to apply them and when crops should be harvested after treatment. “It is the Ministry of Agric that has the primary mandate for fresh produce. Fresh produce. However, beca…

…of industrial growth: entrepreneurs who build businesses, workers who acquire skills, farmers who move from subsistence to commercial agriculture, and young people who find dignified employment rather than queuing for speculative offerings. The Dangote Refinery is a national asset of genuine significance. But it should…

…up communities with good roads, you are also opening them up to economic opportunities. Farmers can move their produce to markets, students can get to their schools more easily and residents can access healthcare facilities,” he said. Afeez said NANS would compile its observations from the inspection and submit its rep…

…Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has condemned the killing of 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected terrorists, describing the attack as a threat to Nigeria’s food security. Kyari, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims were killed while working on their farms t…

…by providing subsidised high-quality agricultural inputs directly to smallholder farmers. Adenle said the initiative was designed to help farmers access the inputs needed to boost productivity. According to him, the sector is focused on ensuring that farmers have access to critical inputs. He identified fertilisers, im…

…statement issued on Friday. 8. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed 15 farmers around Ala and Musune wards of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. It was gathered on Friday that the victims were ambushed on their farmlands on Wednesday evening. According to sources, only 15 bodies out of the 18…

…of Alapa community, Jamiu Oluwapelumi, said the prolonged disruption had affected farmers, traders and other residents who relied on the road for their daily activities. “The government needs to assist us because this river has already caused us so much hardship and has wasted many lives. Movement through this area is…

…Nigerians now stands at 92 million. He also attributed worsening insecurity partly to farmers’ inability to access their farmlands. “Insecurity also increased. You no even fit go farm, and government doesn’t care,” he said. Explaining his decision to contest the 2027 election, Amaechi said his motivation was his unders…

…his NYSC service, he was recognised for innovative teaching and efforts to improve farmers’ productivity. The Plateau State? No, the WAEC profile states that he received Meritorious Service Awards from the Ondo State Government and Akoko South-West Local Government. He joined WAEC in 1998 Dangut joined the West African…

…of military personnel and equipment within the training area. He advised residents, farmers and communities within the general area to stay away from the designated training ground throughout the exercise. He urged members of the public, particularly those living or carrying out activities around the affected area, to…