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Self-sufficiency: insights from the Future of Agriculture Conference

BusinessDay Media's Future of Agriculture Conference 2025 focused on how Nigeria can move from scarcity to food security. The event brought together government representatives,...

How EridoAgro is solving dry season farming challenges in Nigeria

Dry season farming in Nigeria presents significant challenges, primarily due to the lack of rainfall, necessitating alternative irrigation methods. This period, typically from late...

How Zonia is taking smallholder farmers in Nigeria to global markets

Nigeria has some of the most hardworking farmers, yet millions go hungry. Over 24.8 million Nigerians are food insecure today, and if things don't...

How a Nigerian black soldier fly farmer cuts livestock feed costs

Nigeria's livestock industry, a vital component of its agricultural sector, has been grappling with escalating feed costs that threaten its sustainability. For example, in...

How an entrepreneur is challenging Botswana’s dairy import dependency

Despite the continent's potential for self-sufficiency, food security remains a major challenge in Africa. Botswana, for example, imports 86 million litres of milk annually, while local...

How a Nigerian fish farmer beats market pricing pressure

Selling (and buying) in Nigeria is tough—buyers often lowball sellers by offering ridiculously low prices and the fear of losing to competitors often forces...

Risks, Opportunities In Agriculture For Young Nigerians In 2025

Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agribusiness owner, or someone simply interested in what the future holds for food production, it is no secret...

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