ShareThe Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually due to erosion and land degradation, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to food security and climate resilience. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this in Abuja atContinue Reading
Share By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it has trained no fewer than 2,800 farmers and women in Cross River, on sustainable agriculture. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director General of the NCF, disclosed this at the end of a Project workshop in Calabar on Wednesday. Onoja said thatContinue Reading
Climate change is severely threatening Nigeria’s rain-dependent agriculture, necessitating an urgent shift to climate-smart practices. Key solutions include deploying drought-resistant crops, adopting soil and water conservation techniques, and integrating renewable energy like solar-powered irrigation. Success requires coordinated government action to provide climate information services, farmer education, and financial access. Ultimately, building resilience hinges on a systemic approach that combines advanced technology, sustainable land management, and robust policy alignment.Continue Reading
This initiative directly tackles the root causes of farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria by deploying two innovative, climate-resilient livelihood models: water-efficient aquaponic systems for crop farmers and community-managed, climate-smart mini ranches for pastoralists. Funded by the UK FCDO, the project strategically empowers 100 vulnerable individuals—with priority for women, youth, and persons with disabilities—to enhance food security, boost household income, and foster peaceful coexistence. By providing structured alternatives toContinue Reading
Share By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with Nature Eco Capital, Business for Nature and other stakeholders on Friday in Abuja, inaugurated the Nigeria Business Advisory Group on Biodiversity (BAG). Dr Joseph Onoja, Director General, NCF, in his remarks at the event, said the inauguration ofContinue Reading
ShareWHEAT PRODUCTION: Jigawa State Sets New Record, Cultivates 105,000 Hectares, Senator Kyari Hails Farmers By Aluta News February 18, 2025 In a major boost to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Jigawa State has recorded a bumper harvest of wheat, cultivating over 105,000 hectares of the crop. This achievement is a testament toContinue Reading
Share REVOLUTIONIZING NIGERIA’S AGRICULTURE: Minister Abubakar Kyari’s Groundbreaking Efforts Yield Fruit By Aluta News January 22, 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, is driving significant growth in the country’s agricultural sector. His recent trip to Egypt was a major success, particularly the Egypt-Nigeria Business ForumContinue Reading
ShareAluta News Small and Medium Scale Farmers Association, SMSFA Niger state has expressed dismay over alleged mischief and deceitful action of Niger State Agricultural Mechanization Agency NAMDA in collaboration with Niger Foods who supply farm inputs to Medium Scale Farmers under their credit scheme This is contained in a pressContinue Reading
ShareAluta News Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory have been experiencing difficulty accessing Federal Government’s 50Kg bag of rice at N40, 000. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who visited the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) headquarters, a payment centre, revealed that hundreds of residents were seen waitingContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Federal Government says that Nigerian Ginger farmers incurred losses amounting to N12 billion due to the disastrous disease epidemic that destroyed their crops in 2023. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the Agricultural Insurance train – the – trainerContinue Reading
