Amidst the recent herders/farmers clashes across Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa,  on Tuesday, directed the state security outfit, Amotekun, to establish forest rangers to end killings, abductions and other crimes in communities. Many farmers were abducted, and murdered in some communities in the state last month. Consequently, farmers have abandoned their farmlands while women in some affected communities have protested …

In a bold move to keep revolutionizing large-scale agriculture in Nigeria, “Tractor on The Go” (TOG), a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group, has launched a groundbreaking tractor-hailing app service. This innovative platform is designed to tackle the challenges of low tractor density and limited access to mechanization services among small-holder farmers. TOG’s mission is to empower farming communities by providing …

The Lagos State Government has appealed to residents to increase their involvement in subsistent farming towards self-sufficiency, job creation, and food security. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, made the appeal at the presentation of agricultural inputs and productive assets to beneficiaries in the Oko-Oba area of Agege. According to a Thursday statement, the commissioner disclosed …

Three people have been killed and eight others injured in a clash between farmers and herders in Kodomun, a community in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In the community long known for similar confrontations, the fresh incident is said to have been triggered by the alleged killing of a youth in Kodomun by suspected herders. Emotion was said …

The Defence Headquarters has said troops have been deployed across farms in the northern parts of the country, especially in the North West and North Central. According to the military high command, the deployment was to ensure the adequate protection of farmers from bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements. The PUNCH reports that farmers have been a major target for …

In a historic and remarkable move to boost agricultural productivity, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has initiated the distribution of 4,200 bags of fertiliser to farmers in the Sokoto South Senatorial District. The launch ceremony took place at the zonal headquarters in Bodinga Local Government Area, marking a major milestone in the senator’s efforts to support his constituents. Represented by his …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NCDC) has deployed over 10,000 Agro Rangers across 19 Northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to safeguard farmlands and protect farmers from escalating attacks. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance food security in the region and other parts of the country. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, hinted at plans by the parliament to enact laws that would boost funding for agricultural activities to achieve the national goal of food security. Describing the fate of crude oil as uncertain, the speaker emphasised the importance of diversifying the nation’s economy, particularly in respect to agriculture. …

A member of the House of Representatives,  representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Danladi Aguye has responded to the nationwide call to ensure food sufficiency in the country. Aguye made his contribution by distributing 600 bags of fertilisers to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Lokoja on Sunday, the Chairman of Lokoja LGA, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, who represented …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned farmers against encroachment into grazing reserves and cattle routes in Adamawa State. The command’s public relations officer, DSC Nyako Hamidu Baba, urged farmers to stay clear of identified government grazing reserves and cattle routes in the state. Baba said the directive was in line with the command’s ongoing efforts to …