Author: Adewale Kupoluyi

All is set to host the fourth regional Women’s Climate Assembly (WCA), under the theme “Our lands, our voices: African women united for climate justice and reparations”. The landmark gathering unites women across West and Central Africa to strengthen their fight for climate justice rooted in ecofeminist resistance and the defence of the commons – land, forests, water, seeds and other resources collectively sustained and stewarded by communities. The assembly holds in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from October 5 to 8, 2026. In a press statement made available to FarmingFarmersFarms, the organisers noted that Africa’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions remains…

The foremost advocacy group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has disclosed that the impact of monetary easing can be more sustainable, if increased liquidity is channeled towards productive activities such as agriculture, agro-processing and other sectors capable of expanding output and employment in Nigeria. In a press release made available to FarmingFarmersFarms, the Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona stated that the group welcomed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points, from 26.5% to 23%. It noted that the decision, announced at…

The World Bank has proposed developing national agricultural data platforms that could help Nigeria and other African countries build the data infrastructure needed to deploy artificial intelligence in farming. The proposal is part of a broader push by the bank to turn investments in agricultural statistics into digital infrastructure capable of supporting Artificial Intelligence-powered services, including crop mapping, yield forecasting, pest surveillance and targeted agricultural advice. “Nigeria is among 10 African countries where recent agricultural surveys, supported by World Bank-financed statistical operations and the 50×2030 Initiative have generated data covering farms, crops, production, inputs, livestock, farming practices, and agricultural households”, the lender revealed in…

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the validation of its proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework and Guidelines to widen access to agricultural financing and support the Federal Government’s food security objectives. This was contained in a statement issued by NADF, following a Strategic Roundtable and Validation Session on the proposed framework and guidelines. According to the statement, the initiative is aimed at ensuring that farmers, agribusinesses, and other players across the agricultural value chain have access to diverse and innovative financing options. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, said non-interest finance had become an important component of Nigeria’s financial system,…

Fear and tension have gripped the Baji community in the Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State following alleged repeated attacks on indigenous farmers by suspected herders, with residents appealing to the state government and security agencies to urgently intervene before the situation escalates. The community leader, Madakin Baji, Malam Usman Yusuf, made the appeal while lamenting what he described as persistent attacks, harassment and destruction of farmlands by herders over the past five years. According to Yusuf, the latest incident occurred when three indigenous farmers, identified as Yahaya Ibrahim, Rabiu Jibrin, and Mohammed Bashar, were allegedly attacked, and severely injured. He…

An agriculturist and founder of Dehlorh Global Nigeria Limited, a leading agricultural firm, based in the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Lawrence Obasanya, has disclosed that God gave humanity the responsibility of tilling the earth and producing food from it since creation – a conviction that influenced his decision to pursue agricultural education and practice sustainable agriculture. In an interview with our Managing Editor, Olakunle Ariyibi, Obasanya noted that fighting food insecurity goes beyond giving food to the hungry, but entails creating a sustainable system that continuously produces enough food and makes it accessible to the people. He…

The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State has distributed agricultural equipment to about 350 farmers, including women, and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, promote inclusion and create sustainable livelihoods. FarmingFarmersFarms reports that the intervention, distributed in Lokoja, the state capital, covered farmers involved in production, processing and marketing, as well as women beneficiaries from five local government areas of the state, which include Ajaokuta, Lokoja, Ibaji, Olamaboro, and Kabba-Bunu. The equipment provided to farmers include knapsack sprayers, solar-powered…

No fewer than 311 smallholder farmers in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have been trained on the use of digital tools to improve farm management, access to finance, and crop production.The training was organised by agritech company, Crop Cura, in collaboration with Dizengoff and Casava Insurance at the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Secretariat.They had targeted 200 farmers for the activation, but the turnout rose to 311, according to the organisers.The event brought together agricultural officials, farmer representatives, and other stakeholders, including the Director of Agriculture for the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Abolade Omidiji.Also present were the State Chairman…

Nigeria’s rising food prices have made feeding the average household increasingly difficult. The cost of tomatoes, peppers, vegetables and other basic food items continues to put pressure on family incomes. While large-scale agriculture remains essential to feeding the nation, Nigerians must also look beyond commercial farms for practical ways to increase local food production. Backyard farming means growing food in available spaces around the home. It can involve vegetables planted in small plots, sacks, containers, or grow bags, as well as small-scale poultry or fish farming where space permits. It is not a substitute for commercial agriculture, but it can help…

The Kaduna State Government says it has reclaimed more than 500,000 hectares of farmland, previously controlled by bandits across the state in the last three years. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this during the annual retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel in Kaduna, saying the recovery followed the government’s combination of military operations, community-based security initiatives, early-warning systems and engagement with traditional and religious leaders. He explained that bandits had previously taken control of several communities, imposed taxes on residents, dictated farming activities, and demanded payments before allowing families to conduct marriage ceremonies. According to him, the restoration of…