Category: AGRICULTURE
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rose to 15.38% in March 2026, Says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 15.38% in March 2026. This rise in inflation reflects a continued upward pressure on consumer prices across the country, impacting the cost of living for millions of Nigerians. The inflation rate, which measures the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is…
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Nigeria Spends $10 Billion Annually on Food Imports Despite Agricultural Efforts
IDEA Television Article Nigeria spends approximately $10 billion annually on food importation, according to the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA). This substantial expenditure covers essential food items such as wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on imported food products despite its vast agricultural potential. The high import bill raises concerns about Nigeria’s food…
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Indigenous Forest Gardens of the Pacific Northwest: Ancient Stewardship and Sustainable Cultivation
The forest gardens of the Pacific Northwest are not just natural landscapes but the result of centuries of deliberate cultivation and stewardship by Indigenous peoples. These communities actively managed and shaped the forests to support a rich diversity of plants essential for food, medicine, and cultural practices. Unlike the common perception of untouched wilderness, Indigenous Forest gardens…
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Ancient Mushrooms: Uncovering Their Crucial Role in Early Civilizations
Mushrooms have been a part of human history for thousands of years, but recent archaeological discoveries reveal their far more significant role in shaping early civilizations than previously understood. Beyond their nutritional value, mushrooms were used by ancient humans for medicinal, spiritual, and even technological purposes. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence suggesting that certain mushroom species…
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Nigeria bets on cassava bioethanol to drive Agro-industrial development
SOURCES: ecofinagency.com Nigeria has begun rolling out measures to integrate around 14 million small-scale farmers into the cassava-based bioethanol value chain, as part of a broader push to industrialize the sector. Led by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the initiative marks the operational phase of the Cassava Bioethanol Value Chain Development Project. To…
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Cassava Bioethanol: A Sustainable Renewable Fuel for a Greener Future
By Tom Solomon Iboro Are you looking for a cleaner, greener alternative to fossil fuels? Let’s talk about cassava bioethanol—a renewable biofuel quietly transforming energy systems across tropical regions such as Nigeria, Thailand, and Indonesia. Cassava, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta, is a hardy, drought-tolerant tuber long valued by farmers for its resilience and high…
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