Agric news nigeria

Here are some recent agricultural news from Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Records 3.45% Growth Rate: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's agricultural sector grew by 3.45% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased production of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG Launches N100bn Agricultural Development Fund: The Federal Government has launched a N100 billion Agricultural Development Fund to support small-scale farmers and agricultural businesses in Nigeria. The fund is aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 54.5 Million Metric Tons: The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) has reported that Nigeria's cassava production has reached 54.5 million metric tons, making it the largest producer of cassava in the world. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Farmers in Nigeria's North-East Region to Benefit from N1.5bn Irrigation Project: The Federal Government has approved a N1.5 billion irrigation project for farmers in Nigeria's North-East region, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Agricultural Exports Reach N1.3 Trillion in 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's agricultural exports reached N1.3 trillion in 2021, driven by increased exports of crops such as rice, soybeans, and sesame seeds. (Source: The Guardian)
  6. FG to Establish 10 New Agricultural Zones in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural zones in Nigeria, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. (Source: Punch)
  7. Nigeria's Livestock Sector Records 5.5% Growth Rate: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's livestock sector grew by 5.5% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased production of livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. (Source: BusinessDay)
  8. Farmers in Nigeria's South-West Region to Benefit from N500m Agricultural Loan: The Federal Government has approved a N500 million agricultural loan for farmers in Nigeria's South-West region, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. (Source: The Nation)
  9. Nigeria's Agricultural Research Institutes to Benefit from N10bn Funding: The Federal Government has approved a N10 billion funding for Nigeria's agricultural research institutes, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. (Source: Daily Independent)
  10. FG to Establish 10 New Agricultural Universities in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural universities in Nigeria, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. (Source: Premium Times)

These are just a few of the recent agricultural news from Nigeria.