Daily trust news on agriculture

Here are some recent news articles from Daily Trust on agriculture:

  1. FG Launches N100bn Agriculture Intervention Fund (March 2023)

The Federal Government has launched a N100 billion agriculture intervention fund to support smallholder farmers and boost food production in the country. The fund is aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving food security, and creating jobs.

Source: Daily Trust, March 2023

  1. Rice Farmers in Kebbi State to Benefit from N1.5bn Loan (February 2023)

The Kebbi State Government has partnered with a microfinance bank to provide a N1.5 billion loan to rice farmers in the state. The loan is aimed at supporting the state's rice production and processing industry.

Source: Daily Trust, February 2023

  1. Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 54.5 Million Metric Tonnes (January 2023)

Nigeria's cassava production has hit 54.5 million metric tonnes, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The country is the largest producer of cassava in the world, accounting for over 20% of global production.

Source: Daily Trust, January 2023

  1. FG to Establish 10 New Agricultural Zones (December 2022)

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new agricultural zones across the country. The zones will focus on producing specific crops and will be supported by the government through infrastructure development and funding.

Source: Daily Trust, December 2022

  1. Farmers in Kaduna State to Benefit from N500m Irrigation Project (November 2022)

The Kaduna State Government has launched a N500 million irrigation project to support farmers in the state. The project will provide irrigation facilities to farmers in the state, increasing their productivity and reducing post-harvest losses.

Source: Daily Trust, November 2022

  1. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector Grows by 3.5% in Q3 2022 (October 2022)

Nigeria's agricultural sector grew by 3.5% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The sector's growth was driven by an increase in crop production, particularly in maize, rice, and soybeans.

Source: Daily Trust, October 2022

  1. FG to Establish 10,000 New Rice Farms (September 2022)

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10,000 new rice farms across the country. The farms will be supported by the government through funding and infrastructure development.

Source: Daily Trust, September 2022

  1. Farmers in Ogun State to Benefit from N500m Farming Equipment (August 2022)

The Ogun State Government has launched a N500 million farming equipment project to support farmers in the state. The project will provide farmers with modern farming equipment, increasing their productivity and reducing post-harvest losses.

Source: Daily Trust, August 2022

  1. Nigeria's Agricultural Exports Reach N1.3 Trillion in 2021 (July 2022)

Nigeria's agricultural exports reached N1.3 trillion in 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The country's agricultural exports have been growing steadily in recent years, driven by an increase in the production and export of crops such as rice, maize, and soybeans.

Source: Daily Trust, July 2022

  1. FG to Establish 20 New Agricultural Research Institutes (June 2022)

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 20 new agricultural research institutes across the country. The institutes will focus on researching and developing new agricultural technologies and practices, increasing agricultural productivity and reducing post-harvest losses.

Source: Daily Trust, June 2022