Improving Rural Livelihoods Boosts Agrarian Economies

Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)

For two decades, Dickson Kamau only grew maize on his 0.5 hectare (ha) of land earning himself the nickname Kamau wa mbembe or Kamau who owns maize in his native Kikuyu language.

‘Nigeria Can become a leading manufacturing nation’

Stakeholders

Nigeria has been tipped  to become the leading manufacturing nation in the world. This was part of the statement made by the President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr. Frank Jacobs  in Lagos.

Oyo Farmers, Herdsmen Clash: CP Intervenes

Oyo Farmers, Herdsmen Clash: CP Intervenes

Constant dialogue on the need for respect of rules of engagement and peaceful co-existence is a major tool for eradicating communal clashes arising from grazing on farmlands across Nigeria.

FG Asked To Involve More Young Nigerians In Farming

Young Nigerian Farming

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is asking the Federal Government of Nigeria to formulate policies that will encourage young people to go into farming and also reduce farmers’ risks.

‘Buy Made in Nigeria products’

L-R: Director of Trade, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, Mrs Omolara Awobokun; President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN),  Dr Frank Jacobs; Director, 3rd Annual mPAD & Nigeria Manufacturing Expo, Mr. Russell Hughes, and DG, MAN,  Mr Femi Ogunmefun during the opening ceremony of 3rd Annual mPAD & Nigeria Manufacturing Expo held at Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria…   PHOTO: AGRONIGERIA

Nigerians have been called upon to buy Made in Nigeria products so as to increase the country’s earnings and boost job creation.

Hunger Crisis Deepens in Africa

Hunger Crisis Deepens in Africa

The UN agencies and African Union experts meet in Zimbabwe to draw up plans to avert severe food crises in 27 African countries where millions need food aid. At least 4 million Zimbabweans urgently need assistance.

Using Technology to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

Hellen Mary Akiror's

Hellen Mary Akiror's livelihood relies on the right amount of rainfall coming at the right time.

How EU rural development money is actually being spent

Preparing the land in Transylvania.

Ensuring the long-term viability of the farming sector is a major challenge for central and eastern European countries. The EurActiv network looks at how EU money is being spent in five key countries  Greece, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

300,000 Nigerian Children At Risk Over Malnutrition

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says over 13 million children are suffering from chronic malnutrition in Nigeria out of which 300,000 could die.

‘Invest in Rural Infrastructure ’

Mr. Kanayo Nwanze

In a bid to curb youth migration from rural areas in Africa, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has called for more investment in rural infrastructure.