Author: Adewale Kupoluyi

The Federal Government has said it would soon end the slaughtering of livestock in uncontrolled environments across the country, as part of efforts to modernise the red meat industry and position Nigeria for the export market. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this in Kaduna at the official launch of Olam Agri’s TruValue Cattle Feed, a beef and dairy concentrate feed. Maiha said the government had already commenced the development of modern abattoirs and would require animals destined for the market to pass through feedlots and meet prescribed standards before slaughter. He said, “We are going to sustain the tempo to…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that empowering youths and young Nigerians with skills, tools, and opportunities required for modern agriculture, is critical to the future of the sector and the country’s food security. The First Lady also commended the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for launching the Agri360 Mechanisation Training Initiative, aimed at empowering 5,000 women and youths across the country. Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, spoke at the National Colloquium on ‘The Role of Women and Youth in Advancing Agricultural Mechanisation in Nigeria’ and the unveiling of the initiative at the…

The Osun State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has arrested a man, Taye Kasali, over the alleged murder of his mother, Kudirat Kasali, in Bode-Osi, Osun State. Police said the suspect allegedly killed the woman and buried her remains in a shallow grave on the family farm following a disagreement over the property. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the case began after a report was received that Kudirat and her son were missing. According to the police, the report was lodged at the Bode-Osi Divisional Police Station on September 1, 2026, prompting detectives…

The Federal Government has said its new guaranteed minimum price scheme for grains will affect more than 11.5 million households, as it moves to protect farmers from losses caused by fallen commodity prices. Under the Renewed Hope Guaranteed Minimum Price (GMP) Programme, the government will pay eligible maize farmers N350,000 per tonne, while sorghum and soybeans will also be purchased under the scheme. The Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayo Sotinrin, disclosed this at the launch of the programme in Abuja, saying the intervention was introduced after prices of major cereals, including rice, maize, sorghum and soybeans, fell below import parity in 2024…

A family field record from Prado in Brazil, offers practical lens for examining how soil cover, biomass, propagation and access barriers can indeed shape food-producing capacity. How? When the Trott Bailey Family began planting on visibly sandy ground in Prado, Bahia, the first question was straightforward: which crops would survive? After a year of repeated planting, observation and adjustment, the question became more useful: how many functions can one plant perform while it grows? That shift matters because agricultural performance is often reduced to the harvest alone. Yield remains essential, but a crop can also protect soil, generate biomass, provide…

The Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between Pragmatic Palms Limited and the Enugu State Government, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The development was disclosed by the Managing Director of the company, Prof. George Nwangwu, when he led other directors of the firm to the Government House, Enugu, to brief Governor Peter Mbah on the progress of the company since the commencement of its operations, two years ago. Nwangwu said the company had restored its plantations in Ibite-Olo, Umulokpa and Ugwu-Oba, located…

A successful farmer and educationist, Dr. Adewale Liadi, a farmer and educationist, is the Farm Manager of Paul Taiwo Farms, based in Abeokuta. He spoke to our Managing Editor, Mr. Olakunle Ariyibi on cashew farming. Liadi stated that the crop is drought-tolerant, requires low maintenance, generates double income and is in high demand. He advises farmers on how to get the best seeds for planting, needed environment for rapid growth, mechanisation, mininise pest infestation, and disease attacks, determine soil type, prevent stealing, reduce labour cost, post-harvest losses, enhance security, embrace technology, adopt Good Agricultural Practices, and other safe environmental activities, as far…

A former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to rethink its approach to ranching, arguing that the initiative should be driven by the private sector rather than the government. Aondoakaa, who spoke during an interview, said the government should focus on creating an enabling environment for ranching by improving cattle breeds, providing infrastructure and ensuring access to affordable financing, while allowing private investors to establish and operate ranches. He said the government could adopt a model similar to its approach to the poultry and rice sectors, where it creates the necessary conditions…

The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) invites journalists and storytellers to a press forum to hear directly from leaders from the community, learn more about the struggle against an industry that destroys life, water and territory, as fishing communities are demanding that governments prioritise fishers rights, hold aquaculture corporations accountable, and invest in fishing communities, who have been feeding the world since time immemorial. The Press Forum for Journalists and Storytellers, themed “The Future of the Fisheries”, takes place on September 11, 2026 at 8am Belize Time, 17 hours Central European Time (CET), and 20:30 hours Indian Standard Time (IST). In a statement, made…

The Federal Government says it is prioritising support for farmers to boost domestic food production and improve distribution, as the harvest period approaches. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, spoke while leading the 17th meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) steering committee at the State House in Abuja. In a statement issued by the PFSCU, the committee said discussions focused on supporting farmers, improving the movement of food from producing areas to consumers. The conversation also covered strengthening strategic reserves and directing government interventions to areas where they would have the greatest impact. Speaking at the meeting, Shettima said the government must…