Foods

By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has clarified that its proposed development of portions of the Ogbomoso Farm Settlement is part of a long-term plan to integrate agriculture, housing and economic development, stressing that the land is not being sold. The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement on Friday, quoting the Commissioner…

By Boye Oyeyemi Maize farmers in Ondo State are struggling with rising production costs and falling prices, making it difficult to recover their investments, the state Chairman of the Maize Farmers Association, Akinrinade Kayode, has said. According to Akinrinade, locally produced maize was losing its competitive advantage as cheaper imported supplies entered the market, making it increasingly difficult for farmers…

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday commissioned the Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Agege, a facility designed to strengthen food security, improve market access and enhance the state’s food supply chain. Sanwo-Olu, who commissioned the facility at Pen Cinema, said the project was part of the administration’s broader Food Systems Transformation Agenda aimed at making…

By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilisers to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and strengthen food security. The exercise, coordinated by the Office of Community Communications, targets farmers who are not members of registered farmers’ associations, enabling them to benefit from the government’s agricultural intervention. Speaking during…

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Thursday raised concerns over the dangers of indiscriminate dredging, warning that growing sand scarcity could worsen environmental, economic and food security challenges across the state. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush Alebiosu, spoke during the annual ministerial press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, where he presented the ministry’s two-year…

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The National Agricultural Land Development Authority Executive Secretary, Cornelius Adebayo, has inspected a 5,000-hectare Renewed Hope Mega Farm located in Ora, an initiative expected to serve not less than 10,000 people in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking shortly after the inspection on Saturday, Adebayo said the project, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has distributed 70 motorcycles to livestock extension agents and lead farmers to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa flagged off the distribution in Akure on Thursday, describing the initiative as part of efforts to improve food security and agricultural productivity. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Segun Omojuwa, the governor…

By Boye Oyeyemi Agbeladun Agricultural Empowerment, a non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Ondo State Agricultural Development Project and FADAMA to strengthen food production and improve farmers’ output across the state. The collaboration was unveiled in Akure after the group’s leadership, led by its President, Franklin Fadoju, held strategic engagements with officials of both agencies to deepen agricultural support. Fadoju…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new collateral-free loan scheme aimed at supporting smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative was announced via the official website of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). According to official sources, the initiative is designed to provide easier access to funding for farmers who often struggle to obtain credit from traditional financial institutions,…

By Boye Oyeyemi In an effort to upgrade farming techniques in Ondo State, no fewer than 1,000 livestock farmers have received training on modern farming techniques and proper record keeping to boost productivity in the state’s farming sector. The training was organised by the Ondo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). Speaking at the first graduation ceremony of…