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Govt urges farmers to use climate prediction for higher yields

The Federal Government has urged farmers to leverage the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction to boost productivity and reduce risks linked to climate variability across...

Farmers proffer solutions to tackle Nigeria’s $10bn annual post-harvest losses

Some farmers in the country have proffered workable solutions to address Nigeria’s growing post-harvest losses estimated at $10 billion annually. The farmers proffered the solutions...

Kenya steps up livestock disease detection to protect farmers, public health

Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth, Peste des...

Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation

Lagos State farmers have expressed joy over the World Bank proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector, while calling for appropriate implementation. The...

ACReSAL supports 2,000 Gombe farmers with climate-resilient seeds

No fewer than 2071 farmers in Gombe State have benefited from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in the state within the past...

NiMet forecast: Experts urge farmers to adopt irrigated farming

Some agriculture experts have urged local farmers to adopt irrigation farming due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. The experts made the recommendation in separate interviews...

Ekiti tasks farmers with adherence to official advisories on planting

The Ekiti State Government has urged farmers across communities in Ekiti to be cautious of the early rainfalls, adding that it does not signal...

Farmers raise alarm over hippo attacks on farmlands in Gombe

Some farmers in Hinna Community, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have raised concerns over increasing hippopotamus attacks on their farmlands and livelihoods. Mr....

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Katsina children raise alarm over climate-linked school hazards

Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State have raised serious concerns...
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ACReSAL surpasses midpoint targets, eyes expansion as Lagos review opens

At the opening of a three-day strategic review in Lagos, Nigeria’s flagship climate resilience initiative, the Agro-Climatic Resilience in...

Inger Andersen: Gearing up for a year of multilateral action

Speech delivered by Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at the 173rd meeting of the Committee...

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Katsina children raise alarm over climate-linked school hazards

Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi...

ACReSAL surpasses midpoint targets, eyes expansion as Lagos review opens

At the opening of a three-day strategic review in...