Author: Adewale Kupoluyi

In an effort to bring lasting peace to farmers-herders relations and sustain the cordial relationship between Fulani communities and their host settlements, the Council of Fulani Chiefs of South West Nigeria, has rolled out measures aimed at curbing insecurity in the region, extending also to Kwara State in Northcentral Nigeria. This was contained in an address delivered by the Chairman of the Council and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Mohammed Bambado II, during a world press conference, held in Lagos. Bambado II announced that the council had unanimously agreed to impose an absolute ban on night grazing, underage herding, and the carrying of…

WiiFarm has officially launched its flagship rice distribution service hub and its fractional farmland ownership model in Uyo, the Capital of Akwa Ibom State. The President of WiiFarm Cooperative Society, Mr. Akhibi Akhibi, said the initiative is aimed at meeting the country’s food security in partnership with The Factory Company Ltd, operators of the NaijaSweet rice and tutu chicken brands. He assured of his support for the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the Federal Capital Territory in their food security drive, adding that “we are positioning this initiative as a transformational force in the Nigeria’s agricultural sector”. “WiiFarmCoop…

There are concerns that Nigeria may not export cocoa to European Union markets, if it is incapable meeting Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) by December 2025. This is because, as the fourth largest producer of cocoa in the world, the nation is a major player in the global market, and failure to adhere to EUDR compliance would have an impact on the sector as over 60% of the country’s cocoa is exported to the European market.The EUDR is a regulatory framework for addressing the environmental consequences of deforestation, which is a key component of the EU Green Deal and aligns with the Union’s overall…

Renowned experts in the field of nematology research in Africa, under the aegis of NemAfrica, which is a joint nematology laboratory between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), are working to tackle the menace of nematode pests, a microscopic worms that attack a wide range of key crops, including potatoes. Nematologist and co-lead of NemAfrica at the IITA, Dr. Danny Coyne, spoke on the activities of NemAfrica, which he co-leads alongside Solveig Haukeland at icipe in Kenya. He said awareness is the main obstacle keeping smallholder farmers from implementing sustainable management…

‎President Bola Tinubu has given the nod to accelerate the nation’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies. The President Tinubu stated this when he met with a cross-section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, as part of his recent state visit, according to his Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu, who likened the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria to bitter pill, stressed his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. “We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress, driven by technology, food sovereignty,…

The Federal Government has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow local shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around US$300 million annually in the short term. This piece of information was given by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha. The Vice President Kashim Shettima, had announced the President’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting…

In a bid to assist Nigerian farmers, most especially smallholders, who have struggled with limited access to basic mechanisation services and high costs for decades, to surmount the challenge of consistently undermining food security and rural livelihoods, a remarkable achievement has been recorded in this regard. According to a statement, TracTrac stands out in Nigeria’s mechanisation space by delivering a full value chain solution that combines demand creation, equipment access, capacity building, and tailored financing. Unlike platforms focusing solely on transactions, TracTrac bridges the gap between farmers and machinery through a hybrid technology model and on-ground agents, ensuring reach in remote communities…

The National Project Coordinator of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Abdulhamid Umar, has stated that the agency is developing strategic management plans to facilitate its projects in catchments of the benefiting states in the northern Nigeria to achieve its target of restoring one million hectares of degraded land.Umar disclosed this at the Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop for the Development of Sarki-Powa-Kaduna , Okwa-Mada, Gurara-Gbako, Lokoja -Niger, and Aloma-Ebonyi, as part of the 20 strategic catchment management plans being developed for Nigeria. According to the ACReSAL boss, the workshop was designed for the benefiting catchment areas from 10 states, including Kogi,…

Amid persistent security challenges in parts of Plateau State, farmers in the Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas are celebrating a bumper harvest of Irish potatoes, a major economic crop in the area councils. For over a decade, these areas and other parts of Plateau State have witnessed sporadic attacks by unknown gunmen, displacing some residents, causing tension, and that the early and sustained rainfall this year has significantly boosted yields.A number of farmers in Mangu described the harvest as one of the most successful in recent years. “We thank God for the rains”, said Jimoh Bello, a farmer in Mangu. “The weather favoured us and despite the insecurity, we’ve…

The Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Dr. Simeon Ehui, has revealed that youth participation is critical to the future of agriculture and food security, as young people remain central to the adoption of emerging agricultural innovations that can increase productivity and protect the environment.Ehui, represented by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Partnerships for Delivery, Dr. Tahirou Abdoulaye, made this known at the 2025 International Youth Day event, organised by the Youth in Agribusiness Unit of the institute, with the theme ‘Local Youth Actions for the (Sustainable Development Goals) SDGs and Beyond’. The DG pointed out that the institute introduced the unit over 10 years ago in recognition of the pivotal role of young people in sustainable…