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- Prices of key agricultural commodities like cocoa, sorghum, and wheat fell sharply in Nigeria last week, reflecting global market trends.
- Maize...
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- Nigeria's maize production dropped by 14.64% in 2023, marking its lowest output since 2018, according to FAO data.
- In response, the...
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- New study predicts severe pest impacts on Nigerian maize yields, causing significant economic losses for farmers and threatening food security.
- Researchers...
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- A new study highlights gender disparities in Nigeria’s maize industry and how it could limit the involvement of women farmers.
- Researchers urge...
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- Niger State Governor Bago announced initiatives to lower food prices before Ramadan, citing a successful maize harvest and ongoing collaboration with...
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- A Nigerian farmer lost his maize crop to drought after early rains stopped unexpectedly.
- This highlights the risk of rain-fed farming in...
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- The Tanzania agriculture minister has demanded that the World Food Programme (WFP) purchase maize directly from local farmers at the...
