Agriculture news today nigeria

Here are some recent agriculture news from Nigeria:

  1. FG Launches N100bn Agriculture Intervention Fund: The Federal Government has launched a N100 billion agriculture intervention fund to support small-scale farmers and boost food production in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 54.5 Million Metric Tons: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's cassava production has reached 54.5 million metric tons in 2022, up from 46.5 million metric tons in 2021. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Rice Farmers in Nigeria to Benefit from N10bn Loan: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a N10 billion loan facility for rice farmers in the country to boost rice production and reduce importation. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Records 2.5% Growth in Q1 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 2.5% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased production of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans. (Source: BusinessDay)
  5. FG to Establish 10 New Agricultural Zones in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural zones in the country to boost agricultural production and create jobs. (Source: Leadership)
  6. Nigeria's Cocoa Production Hits 300,000 Metric Tons: The Nigerian Cocoa Association has announced that the country's cocoa production has reached 300,000 metric tons in the 2021/2022 crop season, up from 250,000 metric tons in the previous season. (Source: The Guardian)
  7. FG to Launch N500bn Agriculture Credit Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a N500 billion agriculture credit scheme to support small-scale farmers and boost agricultural production in the country. (Source: Punch)
  8. 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, up from N1.1 trillion in 2020. (Source: Daily Trust)
  9. FG to Establish 10,000 New Irrigation Schemes in Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10,000 new irrigation schemes in the country to boost agricultural production and reduce reliance on rain-fed farming. (Source: Leadership)
  10. Nigeria's Maize Production Hits 12.5 Million Metric Tons: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's maize production has reached 12.5 million metric tons in 2022, up from 10.5 million metric tons in 2021. (Source: BusinessDay)

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