Agriculture news in nigeria 2019

Here are some notable agriculture news in Nigeria for 2019:

  1. FG Launches N100bn Agriculture Intervention Fund: In January 2019, the Federal Government launched a N100 billion agriculture intervention fund to support smallholder farmers and boost agricultural production in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Records 3.5% Growth Rate: According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 3.5% in the first quarter of 2019, driven by increased production of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans. (Source: NBS)
  3. Rice Production Hits 6.3 Million Metric Tons: In June 2019, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced that Nigeria's rice production had reached 6.3 million metric tons, a significant increase from the 2018 figure of 5.5 million metric tons. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. FG Launches Cassava Production and Processing Initiative: In July 2019, the Federal Government launched a cassava production and processing initiative aimed at increasing cassava production and reducing post-harvest losses. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Agricultural Exports Reach N1.3 Trillion: According to the NBS, Nigeria's agricultural exports reached N1.3 trillion in 2019, a significant increase from the N934 billion recorded in 2018. (Source: NBS)
  6. FG Launches Agricultural Mechanization Scheme: In August 2019, the Federal Government launched an agricultural mechanization scheme aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and reducing post-harvest losses. (Source: Punch)
  7. Nigeria's Maize Production Reaches 12.2 Million Metric Tons: According to the NBS, Nigeria's maize production reached 12.2 million metric tons in 2019, a significant increase from the 9.5 million metric tons recorded in 2018. (Source: NBS)
  8. FG Launches Agricultural Credit Scheme: In October 2019, the Federal Government launched an agricultural credit scheme aimed at providing financial support to farmers and agricultural businesses. (Source: Leadership)
  9. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Records N2.3 Trillion Investment: According to the NBS, Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded an investment of N2.3 trillion in 2019, a significant increase from the N1.7 trillion recorded in 2018. (Source: NBS)
  10. FG Launches Agricultural Research and Development Initiative: In December 2019, the Federal Government launched an agricultural research and development initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity and reducing post-harvest losses. (Source: Daily Trust)

These are just a few of the notable agriculture news in Nigeria for 2019. The year saw significant progress in the agricultural sector, with the government launching several initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural production, improving agricultural productivity, and reducing post-harvest losses.