May 1, 2023
Workers’ Day is a special day set aside to honour and appreciate the contributions of workers to the growth and development of any economy. In Nigeria, the celebration of Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is an opportunity to recognize the vital role of Nigerian workers in building a stronger and more prosperous … Continue reading The Role of Nigerian Workers in Building the Economy
April 10, 2023
The agriculture industry in Nigeria has great potential for growth and development, with the majority of the population relying on farming as a source of income and food. However, the sector faces several challenges, including poor infrastructure, limited access to information, and climate change. The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in agriculture, … Continue reading The Impact of Internet of Things (IOT) On Agriculture
April 10, 2023
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, with the potential to have severe impacts on the agriculture industry in Nigeria. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events can all affect crop yields and threaten food security. However, agrotech has the potential to help … Continue reading How Agritech Can Mitigate the Impacts Of Climate Change
April 10, 2023
The agriculture industry is one of the most significant contributors to food waste worldwide. Every year, billions of tons of food go to waste due to a variety of factors, including inefficient supply chain management, poor crop management, and inadequate data analytics. Agritech, or agricultural technologies, have the potential to address these challenges and … Continue reading With Data Analytics Agritech Can Reduce Food Waste
April 6, 2023
E-commerce platforms have rapidly gained popularity in Nigeria, with many consumers turning to online shopping for convenience and better prices. This trend has also opened up new opportunities for farmers and agricultural businesses to sell their produce directly to consumers, leveraging e-commerce platforms to reach a wider audience and improve profitability. Read more about … Continue reading Leveraging E-commerce Platforms To Sell Agriculture Produce
April 2, 2023
The concept of an agro-digital bank in Nigeria is a promising approach to improving access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses. However, creating and running such an institution requires careful planning and execution. In this article, we will explore some key strategies for creating and running an agro-digital bank in Nigeria. Read more about … Continue reading Creating and Running an Agro-Digital Bank in Nigeria
April 2, 2023
Agriculture is the backbone of the Nigerian economy, and livestock farming is a significant contributor to the country’s agricultural sector. The industry has been growing over the years, with a high demand for livestock products such as meat, milk, and eggs. However, the sector still faces challenges such as low productivity, poor management practices, … Continue reading Using Precision Livestock Farming Technologies To Boost Productivity
April 1, 2023
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has a significant potential to become one of the world’s leading agricultural powerhouses. Agriculture accounts for 23% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment to about 70% of the population. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and limited … Continue reading Nigerian Agritechs Can Upscale and Grow Through Vertical Farming
March 29, 2023
Agritech startups are increasingly turning to predictive analytics as a way to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profits. Predictive analytics is the use of statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze historical data and make predictions about future events. In the context of agritech startups, it helps farmers and growers make better … Continue reading Agritech Startups: Creating Predictive Analytics Solutions
March 29, 2023
Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, which means there is a constant demand for agricultural products. Agriculture is an essential part of the Nigerian economy, and the sector accounts for a significant portion of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite this, the sector has faced numerous challenges, … Continue reading Establishing a Profitable Agricultural Supply Chain in Nigeria
March 27, 2023
Agritech startups are transforming the agriculture industry by introducing innovative technologies that address the challenges faced by farmers. One of the critical areas that startups can focus on is creating traceability systems for agricultural products. Traceability systems enable farmers to track their products from the farm to the consumer, providing transparency in the supply … Continue reading Creating Traceability Systems for Agritech Startups
February 13, 2023
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is receiving applications from businesses in Nigeria for its 2023 Technical Assistance Program. This initiative seeks to enhance collaboration between players in the sustainable business ecosystem—organizations building solutions that limit human impact on climate, project financers, and policymakers. Its ultimate aim is to enable a class of low-carbon projects … Continue reading The Climate Finance Accelerator 2023 Technical Assistance Program
January 12, 2023
Agribusiness in Africa is a complex and multifaceted industry that encompasses a wide range of activities, from small-scale subsistence farming to large-scale commercial operations. The industry plays a vital role in the continent’s economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and generates significant income through the export of agricultural products. Read … Continue reading 10 Agribusiness Ideas to Consider in Africa in 2023
November 16, 2022
The GROW Impact Accelerator is now open to entries from agritech startups from across the world. If you run an enterprise in this sector that’s working to make agriculture and agro-allied industries operate more efficiently and in an eco-friendly manner, you may consider applying for a place in the accelerator. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading The GROW Impact Accelerator Program 2023
November 4, 2022
It’s not too late to consider starting a business in the agricultural sector. In fact, there is no better time than this, when the hope in crude oil is gradually being deflated. There is a profitable alternative in technology and financial technology. But not everyone will be a tech sis or tech bro. There is … Continue reading Lucrative Agricultural Businesses To Start In Nigeria
October 19, 2022
Since October, several states in Nigeria have witnessed unprecedented levels of flooding that have ravaged communities, killing hundreds of residents and destroying properties and farmlands. According to news reports, over 600 people have died from the flood, and several thousands of farmlands and livestock have been obliterated. Read more about Nigeria Also, official reports … Continue reading Flooding: How Nigerians Can Prepare for the Forthcoming Food Scarcity
July 14, 2022
There is a new wave of startup operations called agri-fintech. Most developing countries such as Brazil, India, Spain, and Indonesia, among others, where agriculture makes up the majority of their profession, are experiencing the rise of agro-fintech. Agri-fintech is a type of startup that helps farmers gain access to credit and loan facilities and … Continue reading How Nigerian FinTech Startups Can Get More Agro-farmers To Sign Up On Their Platforms
June 29, 2022
Farmcrowdy is a Nigerian agric tech that provides funds to small-scale farmers in Nigeria. It was co-founded by Onyeka Akumah, Akindele Phillips, Temitope Omotolani, Christopher Abiodun, and Ifeanyi Anazodo in 2016. To connect farmers with their sponsors to increase food production. Read more about Tech FarmCrowdy has been able to do this by crowdsourcing funds … Continue reading Farm Crowdy, Nigeria’s First Digital Agriculture Platform
June 28, 2022
PitchAgriHack is currently receiving applications from businesses that are developing technology-driven solutions to challenges faced by players in the agricultural sector. It invites AgriTech startups from across Africa at various stages of growth to enter its competition, in which winners will receive cash prizes. Read more about Opportunities Generation Africa, a platform of the AGRF, … Continue reading $45,000 On Offer In The Pitch AgriHack 2022 Digital Agriculture Competition For AgriTech Startups
June 26, 2022
Several years back, it was difficult to convince people to limit the amount of cash they carried around. There were also reservations as to the efficacy of the cashless system. However, right now, we are typically running a cashless society. Although a few people remain resistant to this change, we can’t be far from the … Continue reading Advantages Of A Cashless Economy
June 16, 2022
Building a successful AgroTech startup is hinged on strategies that are all-encompassing. It is all about employing a strong business model that feeds everyone and every section in the food chain and streamlining all the processes. Read more about Business There are various successful AgroTechs in Nigeria. They include FarmCrowdy, ThriveAgric, Groupfarma, Farm Kart, … Continue reading Surefire Ways To Grow A Successful AgroTech Startup
May 24, 2022
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize competition is organized to support entrepreneurs who are powering positive change in Africa’s food production space. Read more about Opportunities The competition presents participants with the chance to win a grand prize that could help take their agricultural venture to the next level of growth. Participants are expected to be founders … Continue reading Win $50,000 In The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2022
May 4, 2022
Previously, Foreign exchange was just a concept for governments, large companies, and hedge funds, however, in today’s world, foreign exchange has become so accessible to everyone as many investment companies now offer the chance for individuals to open accounts and trade currencies anytime they choose. Read more about Finance Foreign exchange is the conversion or … Continue reading Everything You Should Know About Foreign Exchange
April 25, 2022
Poultry farming is one of the most popular types of farming. It is done on both small-scale and large-scale. Most individuals or families have a poultry farm for direct consumption only- this is not our target audience for this topic. This writeup is directed to those interested in making a business out of their poultry … Continue reading How To Grow Your Poultry Business
April 25, 2022
AgriTech is a portmanteau of “agriculture” and “technology”. To clearly define it, agricultural technology or agrotechnology is the use of technology in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability. Agricultural technology can be products, services or applications derived from agriculture that improve various input/output processes. On the other hand, an AgriTech startup … Continue reading How To Build And Grow An AgriTech Company In Nigeria
April 6, 2022
With so much desire to create generational wealth among youngsters, they have indulged in so many demonic vices such as armed robbery, internet scams and other fraudulent activities. However, there are several wealthy and affluent people who have created generational wealth legitimately. Their wealth is created and revolves around few practicable channels. However, due to … Continue reading 3 Proven Channels To Create Generational Wealth
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March 14, 2022
An alliance in the aviation industry is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate or form a partnership for a purpose. Over the years, there have been different global airline alliances. Such as Skyteam alliance, Oneworld alliance, Value alliance, Vanilla alliance, U-Fly alliance, and Star Alliance. Read more about Did you know? Lufthansa, … Continue reading Have You Heard Of The New Aviation Spring Alliance?
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February 25, 2022
If you run an agri-business and you’re looking to export your products to new markets abroad, here’s an opportunity that could enable you to do so. Nourishing Africa, in collaboration with Riby and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has organized a program aimed at equipping Nigerian youth interested in the export of agricultural produce. … Continue reading Apply For The Youth In Agri-Food Export Development Program (YAEDP) 2022
February 25, 2022
The advent of new technologies is likely to increase food production to 70% for an additional population of 2.3 billion people by 2025. To effectively feed the teeming population with quality, safe and nutritious food, there is a need to make our agriculture smart by employing the use of new technologies. Read more about … Continue reading The Top 5 Technologies That Enable Smart Farming
February 21, 2022
People in the olden days believed that it is only a lazy man that fails to make maximum use of the fertile land present in Nigeria and to some extent, that assertion might be right. With the recent economic plunge currently going on in the country, business emphasis has taken a shift from the … Continue reading Tips To Starting And Establishing An Agriculture Business In Nigeria
