Category: Agriculture

NASRDA Empowers 32 Participants in Space-Based Agriculture Training

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has successfully concluded a five-day intensive training program on Agricultural Monitoring from Space, aimed at equipping stakeholders with the technical know-how to harness space technology for sustainable agricultural development. Addressing participants at the closing ceremony, the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, encouraged the 32 trainees to apply, share, and adapt the knowledge gained to address Nigeria’s agricultural challenges.   “We expect you to apply the knowledge you’ve acquired, share it with your colleagues and communities, and domesticate it to address…

NASRDA launches 5-Day Training on Agricultural Monitoring from Space to boost Nigeria’s Agricultural Productivity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has launched a 5-day training program on Agricultural Monitoring from Space, aiming to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through innovative space technology. The training, officially opened by the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, emphasized the importance of capacity building in line with his 3-Point Agenda to drive research and development in Earth Observation applications.   Dr. Adepoju highlighted the agency’s commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in the African space sector, focusing on public-private partnerships and commercializing research outputs.  …

Afrimash unveils USSD code to curb sale of adulterated chicks, empowers poultry farmers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold step to combat the widespread issue of adulterated day-old chicks in Nigeria’s poultry industry, agritech firm Afrimash has launched a dedicated USSD code 349791# to help farmers verify the authenticity of chicks before purchase.   The initiative, developed in collaboration with global non-profit organization Acumen, is aimed at protecting poultry farmers especially those in rural areas from financial losses caused by substandard or fake chicks.   Speaking during the launch, Afrimash CEO Ayoade Oyedotun described the service as a breakthrough for smallholder farmers.   “Poultry farmers have…

Edo Govt Allocates 3,000 Hectares for Agriculture to Boost Food Security … Gov Okpebholo Inspects Cultivated Farmlands in Edo South

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has commenced the cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three senatorial districts as part of its efforts to enhance food security and economic growth.   Governor Monday Okpebholo, who embarked on an inspection tour of the state-owned cultivated farmlands in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to large-scale farming. The initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes food sufficiency nationwide.   During the visit, the Governor was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…

Niger SSG reaffirms Government’s commitment to Agricultural Revolution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to sustaining Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s agricultural revolution.   In a congratulatory message celebrating Governor Bago’s recognition as Best Governor of the Year 2024 in Agriculture by the Sun Publishing Company, the SSG highlighted the governor’s dedication to making agriculture a cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda.   Alhaji Usman stated that Governor Bago’s administration has introduced innovative policies and programs, resulting in significant investments in modern farming techniques, irrigation systems,…

Gov Okpebholo launches Back-to-Farm Initiative to boost food production in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched the Back-to-Farm Initiative to enhance food production across the state’s three senatorial districts.   Speaking at the Iguoriakhi Farm Settlement in Ovia South West Local Government Area, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reviving agriculture, empowering farmers, and ensuring food security for Edo residents and beyond.   He emphasized that the initiative would not remain a mere policy but would be fully implemented to yield tangible results. “I want to thank our farmers who have been dedicated to agriculture. This time,…

Ministry of Agriculture, NIMC Launch NIN-Enabled Farmer Registry and G2P Card to Boost Agricultural Services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched the National Identity Number (NIN)-enabled farmer registry and Government 2 People (G2P) card project. This initiative is designed to address challenges in identity verification and beneficiary authentication, enhancing the delivery of government services.   In a joint statement signed by Dr. Joel Oruche, Director of Information, FMAFS, and Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, both institutions expressed their gratitude to the press for their continued support and outlined…

Gov Okpebholo allocates over N70bn to Agriculture in 2025 Budget to Tackle Food Insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a decisive move to address food insecurity and boost agricultural production in Edo State, Gov. Monday Okpebholo has approved over N70 billion for the agriculture sector in the state’s 2025 budget.   The budget, titled “Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” was signed into law by the governor on Wednesday. It focuses on economic revitalization, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure development to deliver the dividends of democracy to Edo citizens.   Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Okpebholo emphasized the administration’s commitment to combating the acute food shortage affecting the…

FG set to boost Productivity in Agriculture with Emerging Technologies,as NITDA,NADF sign MoU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government’s commitment to ensure food security in Nigeria through the infusion of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector has necessitated the collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) that aimed to boost productivity in Agriculture.   The MoU is designed to integrate cutting-edge technologies into agricultural practices in order to improve productivity, optimise resource use, and develop modern solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural industry today.   The collaboration between NITDA…

Nigeria can leverage on livestock activities – Prof Yahaya Kuta

Emporium Reporters

By Adamu Idris Manarakis   The Secretary of the committee on Presidential Livestock Reform, Professor Muhammad Kuta Yahaya confirmed to pressmen that “the inauguration of Livestock Reform Committee is an opportunity for Nigeria to Leverage on livestock activities”   Kuta Yahaya stated that, “going by the President’s instructions to give a priority to livestock reform, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also eulogized that Modern technology is available for us to use in carrying out this august activities of livestock reform.   He proceeded that, actually, the Committee of Livestock Reform is…