Agriculture

Mar
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Harvesting Change: How Innovation Is Reshaping Abia’s Farms – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Harvesting Change: How Innovation Is Reshaping Abia’s Farms – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters
Harvesting Change: How Innovation is Reshaping Abia’s Farms In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, where lush green fields stretch beneath the hum of cicadas, Abia State is redefining what it means to farm. For generations, agriculture here has been synonymous with tradition—manual labor, rain-fed crops, and cycles of plenty and scarcity. But today, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Farmers like 58-year-old Ifeanyi Nwosu, who once relied solely on inherited wisdom, now balance ancestral knowledge with smartphone alerts about soil pH levels and drone-mapped planting grids. This fusion of old and new is not just transforming yields; it’s rewriting Abia’s agricultural…
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Mar
05
2025
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Gov. Otti To Partner Vietnam To Improve Agriculture, Trade, Commerce, Others

Gov. Otti To Partner Vietnam To Improve Agriculture, Trade, Commerce, Others

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI TO PARTNER VIETNAM TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE, TRADE, COMMERCE, OTHERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his Government is interested in partnering the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in various areas of the economy to develop Abia State. Governor Alex Otti stated this Tuesday while receiving in audience, a delegation led by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung who paid him a working visit at his Umuehim, Nvosi Country home. He said that there are many areas the State could partner with Vietnam for mutual benefits. "We are very happy to have you in Abia. We…
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Feb
08
2025
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Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Abia State, Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Position Paper for Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO SummitTheme: "Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of economic development, social stability, and sustainable livelihoods. With increasing global challenges such as food insecurity, unemployment, and economic instability, it is imperative for Ohafia Local Government Area, including Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo, to harness the potential of agriculture. The upcoming Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO Summit provides a platform to educate, empower, and unite our youth for transformative agricultural development. Importance of Farming and Agriculture Agriculture is not just about planting crops or rearing animals;…
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Jan
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Farming Communities In ABIA State: A Story Of Resilience And Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Farming Communities In ABIA State: A Story Of Resilience And Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Agriculture, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters
Farming Communities in Abia State: A Story of Resilience and Prosperity Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, is indeed poised to be a powerhouse of agricultural production. With over 70% of its population engaged in agricultural activities (Abia State Ministry of Agriculture), the state is home to a staggering 10,000 farmers in Bende alone, producing over 50% of the state's cassava (Abia State Ministry of Agriculture). Abia State as a whole produces over 30% of Nigeria's cassava (National Bureau of Statistics) and over 20,000 metric tons of rice in Ohafia (National Bureau of Statistics). The agricultural sector…
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Jan
05
2025
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Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike

Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike

Business, Agriculture, News Flash
Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the surge in onion prices and scarcity across the country to flooding and climate change. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos, the National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, outlined the factors behind the rising cost of onions. NAN reports that from the fourth quarter of 2024, onion prices skyrocketed, with a bag selling between N250,000 and N270,000—up from N70,000 to N90,000 in previous months. Similarly, the price of a medium-sized onion bulb rose…
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Dec
25
2024
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Food Crisis: Economic Management Team Alerted In 31 States

Food Crisis: Economic Management Team Alerted In 31 States

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash, Presidency
Economic Management Team Alerted On Food Crisis In 31 States Food crises have been reported in 31 states of the country, while the North East region is severely affected. The situation is compounded by rising production costs as witnessed in Maize production costs, which have surged by 69.7 percent, with the attendant significant food price increases like cowpea prices, which have gone up by 300 percent. However, mechanization and farmland expansion recorded a slight improvement with 2 percent growth in tractor use, and a 2.3 percent increase in cultivated farmland. There was 4.5 percent increase in overall crop production, though…
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Dec
05
2024
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Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT ASSURES COCOA FARMERS OF ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND MAXIMUM PROFITABILITY Abia State Government has assured cocoa farmers in the state of maximum support in the production and sales of cocoa produce in the state. The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, made this known during a stakeholder meeting in his office at Government House, Umuahia. Emetu stated that the current administration in the state ably led by Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR is poised to enhance the cocoa production index of the state by establishing six pilot cocoa estates in the state as captured…
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Dec
02
2024
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Celebrating Excellence In Leadership And Agriculture – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Celebrating Excellence In Leadership And Agriculture – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Celebrating Excellence in Leadership and Agriculture As we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Governor Alex Chioma Otti and Professor John Kennedy Opara of CSS Global Farms Limited, we are reminded of the power of visionary leadership and innovative agriculture. Governor Otti's commitment to empowering young farmers through his agricultural program is a testament to his dedication to the development of Abia State. As a beneficiary of this program, I, Ambassador Ebi Ogbonnaya Eze, can attest to the transformative impact it has had on my life and business. My brand, Easy & Jenny Enterprise, specializes in Broiler breeding and Chicken processing,…
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Nov
30
2024
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Gov. Otti Receives A Team Of Agro-Investment Group For The Execution Of USD120 Million MOU With The State

Gov. Otti Receives A Team Of Agro-Investment Group For The Execution Of USD120 Million MOU With The State

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI RECEIVES A TEAM OF AGRO-INVESTMENT GROUP FOR THE EXECUTION OF USD120 MILLION MOU WITH THE STATE. On Thursday, 28th November, 2024, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR received in audience the delegation from Nimbel Shaw, led by the Director, Mr. Junaid Hakeem Bello-Osagie who were in the State to execute an MoU with the State for a US$120m investment in oil palm value chain Nimbel Shaw is an Oil Palm Company based in Nigeria but are in partnership with PHC (Plantations et Huileries du Congo), the largest palm plantation…
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Nov
28
2024
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Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash
Engr Emetu urges youths to embrace agriculture; harps on settling boundary issues as a means of solving food insecurity The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education/intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector. He made this known while presenting a speech as a special guest at Clifford University Ihie Campus, Isialangwa on the occasion of the University 5th Agricultural Exhibition with the theme "Agriculture! The Neglected Bride. He said, "Encouraging youth involvement in modern agriculture will bring energy and innovation to the Agricultural sector". He opined…
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