January 16, 2026 - Agric News Digest

The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to roll out a nationwide

Kogi governor launches 2026 cashew season, unveils trade policy, free seedlings

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially flagged off the 2026 cashew season, unveiling a new Cashew Procurement and

Zichis Agro Allied Industries Plc is set to list on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Growth Board, a move expected

Nigeria’s agricultural and food systems sector recorded mixed outcomes in 2025, combining higher crop yields with rising production costs and

Moringa (Moringa oleifera), often called the “miracle tree,” has become one of the most valuable yet underutilized agricultural resources in

Kaduna State is set to become a leading hub for modern agribusiness in Africa with the planned $200 million Mega

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has announced that the 2026 Nigerian Cashew Day Conference will focus on unlocking

Farmers from Nigeria’s South-West region, alongside the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, have called for a transition from

Katsina State has provided support to 89,000 farmers under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action for Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARE) programme,

By Ruthie Gai Experts have raised alarm over the widespread misuse of highly hazardous pesticides in Nigeria, warning that it