Agribusiness Africa

NEWS REVIEW: HOW TO CULTIVATE YAM IN YOUR BACKYARD Nigeria remains the world’s largest producer of yams, accounting for two-thirds of global yam production annually, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. With a yearly output of approximately 16.19 million tons of yams according to the FAO, the country stands out in the global yam market. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/gSuFCzvg Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: FLOUR MILLS EYES DUAL LISTING AFTER RESTRUCTURING PLAN Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), a major player in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied industry, is undergoing a significant business restructuring aimed at driving long-term growth and expanding its footprint across Africa. As part of this reorganization, FMN plans a dual listing—re-listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) while exploring an additional listing on another stock market. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/gJWhbytF Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: EXPERT CALLS FOR INCREASED UTILISATION OF AGRIVOLTAICS TO DRIVE FOOD PRODUCTION Femi Oye, CEO of OneWattSolar, has advocated for the adoption of agrivoltaics in Nigeria as a sustainable method to address rising energy demands and agricultural land displacement. Agrivoltaics combines solar energy production with agricultural practices, integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with crop cultivation, livestock grazing, and aquaculture on the same land. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/gywaX7CH Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: USAID REACHES 2M FARMERS WITH $16.8M INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA’S AGRICULTURE The USAID-funded “Feed the Future” project, in partnership with PIND, has successfully reached over two million smallholder farmers across Nigeria with essential agricultural inputs and services. Launched as a $16.8 million, five-year initiative, the project focuses on improving access to agricultural technologies for small-scale farmers, boosting their productivity and incomes. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/g5mXz9se Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: REPS URGE CBN TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LENDING BY $3BN The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase agricultural funding by $3 billion through the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) initiative. This call comes as small-scale farmers, who form the backbone of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, face challenges due to limited access to credit. Explore this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/g2UEbBuv Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: ADOPTING SAA STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE, IS KEY TO ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has showcased the transformative power of strategic investments and partnerships in agriculture, particularly through its involvement in the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). At the recently concluded High-Level Workshop on Agricultural Transformation, chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, SAA’s interventions were praised for... Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/gKwHkk6W Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: PRIVATE SECTOR INNOVATION CAN DRIVE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, TRANSFORM ECONOMY — MINISTER At the Stanbic IBTC Breakfast Summit in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the pivotal role the private sector must play in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. Speaking on the theme “Driving Economic Transformation through Agro-processing: Building a Sustainable Future,” Kyari reiterated that... Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/djGQmTuk Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: NIGERIA, IFAD HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN During the 2024 International Day of Rural Women Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), emphasized the critical need for investing in rural women. The summit, themed “Empowering Women Living in Rural Areas through Education and... Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dXiKavHp Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: WE PLAN TO MAKE AGRICULTURE BACKBONE OF LAGOS’ ECONOMY – SANWO-OLU At the 2024 Stanbic IBTC Agribusiness Breakfast Summit, Wole Adeniyi, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank, emphasized that transforming Nigeria’s agriculture sector requires a multifaceted strategy. He highlighted a $182 billion financing gap in the sector, advocating for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to leverage technology and innovation, particularly in... Explore this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dkQ2dy4p Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

NEWS REVIEW: WE PLAN TO MAKE AGRICULTURE BACKBONE OF LAGOS’ ECONOMY – SANWO-OLU Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the 2024 World Food Day celebration, reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to transforming agriculture into the backbone of the state’s economy. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dpRq4U5T Agribusiness news at your fingertips! Join our WhatsApp channel for real-time updates, insights, and analysis: https://lnkd.in/dEFvi6AW #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture