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118,000 hectares cultivated for wheat production in 11 states – FG
Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has announced that 118,000 hectares of…
Agritech
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How drones are transforming agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire
A drone used for spraying phytosanitary products takes off in the village of Sokrogbo, in the south of Côte d'Ivoire. © RFI/Marine Jeannin By:RFIFollow In the…
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EU on a field mission in Owerri, pledges to digitalise agriculture in Nigeria
WorldStage Newsonline– The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to the digitalisation of agriculture in Nigeria and other member states of the Economic Community…
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AI At Work: Revolutionary Agriculture in Africa and Elsewhere
Black African woman farmer in traditional clothing standing in a large corn crop in Africa/getty One fundamental way to contrast the impact of artificial intelligence…
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Benue can generate N1 trillion annually from agriculture: Lawmaker
Farmers used to illustrate the story [PHOTO CREDIT: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture] Amember of the Benue State House of Assembly, Peter Uche (APC/Guma1),…
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New high-yield yam varieties transform farming in Nigeria, benefiting seven states and FCT
In Nigeria, the introduction of enhanced yam varieties by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and CGIAR is transforming yam cultivation across several states,…
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New generation low power frequency inverters
BMG’s integrated engineering solutions service encompasses a complete electromechanical capability that includes customised system design, product selection, commissioning support and ongoing technical support. New to…
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New Holland Celebrates Triple Win at AE50 Awards for Hay and Forage Innovations
IntelliSense™ Bale Automation: High-tech automation for the BigBaler range, enhancing efficiency and precision. CropSpeed Monitoring System and UltraFeed™ Pickup: Novelties for the FR Forage Cruiser…
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Join Kenya’s largest Exhibition Redefining Agriculture and Livestock Sectors of Africa – 8th AAE 2025 & FLIP 2025
8th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2025) and Future, Food, Livestock and Poultry Expo (FLIP 2025) A few slots remain in the exhibition area.…
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Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader, Mechanising Manual Work
The small Spanish village of Ontinar de Salz (Zuera, Zaragoza) has purchased a new Bobcat L28 small articulated loader, which is being used for landscaping, cleaning…
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Nigeria: Gombe government partners China-based firm to promote animal feed production
Abu Dhabi Investment Office announces tender for animal feed markets. Image courtesy WAM The meeting was described as a significant step towards tackling environmental challenges…
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Crops
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ECOWAS Agriculture Directorate Concludes Strategic Retreat Charts Path for Food Security and Rural Development in West Africa
The Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of the…
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FG reiterates plan to recapitalise Bank of Agriculture for enhanced food security
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to…
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Africa’s population growth requires stronger food security measures: AU official
With Africa’s population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050,…
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Urban Agriculture and Cooling Oasis Revitalize Ouagadougou
A sprawling green belt covering 2,000 hectares now encircles Ouagadougou,…
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The disappearing savannas: Is West Africa trading soil health for farmland?
West Africa’s ecosystems are transforming, reshaping its vast savannas into…
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New agricultural market access in Nigeria to Brazilian bovine and buffalo embryos
New agricultural market access in Nigeria to Brazilian bovine and…
Livestock
AU-IBAR Launched To Transform African Pastoral Markets
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionise the pastoral livestock marketing landscape, the African Pastoral Market Development Platform (APMD) has officially launched under the auspices…
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Saudi Arabia to invest $1.2bn in Nigeria’s livestock sector –FG
By Chinyere Anyanwu The federal government has confirmed Saudi Arabia’s SALIC International Investment Company’s acquisition of a 35.43 per cent stake in Olam Agri Holdings…
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US$17.7m livestock imported last year
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imported US$17.7million worth of livestock last year, data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. Of the value,…
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Nigeria: Representatives decry capital flight on livestock importation
Chairman, House Committee on Livestock, Hon. Wale Raji on Wednesday, expressed grave concern over the country’s inability to meet domestic consumption of livestock, leading to…
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Simplifying optimal performance and yield for chicken legs
For poultry processors seeking to optimize their anatomic leg processing operations, ALPINE offers unparalleled efficiency, consistency and ease of use. ALPINE reaches the top of…
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‘Nigeria can play bigger in $1.72tr global farmed animals’
Nigeria has the ability to increase its contribution to the Global $1.72 trillion value of farmed animals, through pastoral farming, according to the Chairman, Board…
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CBP agents at Port of Louisville intercept shipment from Nigeria containing dead bats and birds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) at the Louisville Port of Entry intercepted a shipment containing 41 dead bats and 41 dead birds…
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Tal-Tec: A five-decade journey in livestock equipment innovation
Farming, one of the oldest trades in existence, has evolved significantly over the past 50 years with new skills and tools improving efficiencies and outcomes.…
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Nigeria: Farmers, stakeholders trained on sustainable feed, livestock production
Sustainable feed management and livestock production are crucial components of ensuring food security, environmental stewardship and economic viability in the agricultural sector. The Danida Fellowship…
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Top 10 agricultural imports driving Africa’s trade dynamics
Chisom Michael Africa’s major agricultural imports largely consist of products for which the continent lacks a revealed comparative advantage (RCA), with notable exceptions being sugars…
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