All posts tagged "Nigeria"
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46Rice News in EnglishNigeria Fed Govt, Ogun lift 100 rice farmers with input for dry season farming..
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Ogun State, under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), distributed agricultural inputs to 100...
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83Maize News in EnglishNigeria’s Paddy rice, maize, soybean production to decline 13% in 2024
The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report projects a 13% combined decline in Nigeria’s staple crop production, with maize down by 5.6%, paddy...
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59Sugar News in EnglishNigeria : Sugar Council urges investors on Africa’s $7b export market
Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), emphasized the potential for local and foreign investment in Nigeria’s sugar...
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72Sugar News in EnglishNigeria needs $5b investment to attain sugar sufficiency
Nigeria’s sugar industry needs $5 billion to reach self-sufficiency within eight years, focusing on R&D, land development, and skill-building, according to National...
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76Sugar News in EnglishNigerian sugar master plan gains traction 12 yrs after set up
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has revamped the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) to improve local sugar production and the entire...
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72Sugar News in EnglishNigeria : NSDC set for $1bn sugar import substitution, to increase landmark by over 80,000Ha
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has targeted 2025 to reduce Nigeria's reliance on sugar imports by expanding domestic production, aiming to...
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89Maize News in EnglishNigeria : Why Benue maize farmers are struggling
Maize farmers in Benue State are facing a tough harvest season after a prolonged five-week drought and pest infestations severely affected crops...
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85Maize News in EnglishNigeria’s TELA maize progress, a positive sign for food system growth —African breeders
Nigeria has made significant strides in agricultural technology by commercializing two TELA maize varieties, developed to combat the fall armyworm and boost...
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80Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNigeria To Lead Green Hydrogen Production
Nigeria has the potential to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources, particularly solar. At...
