The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in reducing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of NATPAN’s Kaduna State chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday in Lagos, emphasizing the critical need for government support to address challenges faced by smallholder […]
The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) has attributed the sharp rise in onion prices to flooding, climate change, and poor seed quality. According to the Association’s national president, Aliyu Isah, these challenges have significantly reduced production, causing scarcity and price hikes. From the fourth quarter of 2024, onion prices skyrocketed, with […]
The World Bank has approved the establishment of an agribusiness hub in Ekiti State, aiming to accelerate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. The announcement followed an inspection of the Ekiti State Livestock Development Centre in Ado-Ekiti by a World Bank Task Team led by Emmanuel Sene. According to Sene, the hub […]
