Agriculture & Food
Farming, livestock, agribusiness, food production, food security, agricultural markets and the people behind Benue's food economy.
Benue Approves ₦378bn National Food City Project in Otukpo, Begins Major Water Sector Reform
The Benue State Executive Council has approved an agreement for the proposed ₦378 billion National Food City Project in Otukpo and received plans for major reforms to the state’s water supply and sanitation sector.
Samuel Agwa Presents IFAD Appointment Letter to Benue Agriculture Commissioner
Samuel Agwa, Benue State Coordinator of IFAD, has presented his appointment letter to Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, Benue Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security and Chairman of the State Value Chain Steering Committee.
Benue Ranching Policy: Makurdi Priests Reject Federal Plan
Catholic priests in Makurdi Diocese have rejected the reported Federal Government ranching initiative in Benue, calling for consultation with the state government and affected communities.
Residents Allege Fresh Destruction of Maize Farms by Grazing Cattle in Benue's Guma, Demand Relocation of Nearby Herding Settlement
Farmers in Tse Akir village, Mbaabee community, Guma LGA, allege that cattle grazed on cultivated maize farms, causing significant losses and prompting calls for stronger security intervention.
Groundnut Sells for ₦65,000 as Egusi, Bene Seed Retain Premium Prices in Aliade Market
Aliade Market's latest commodity prices show bene seed selling at ₦160,000 per 50kg sack, while egusi trades at ₦150,000, highlighting continued demand for high-value agricultural produce.
Tomatoes hit ₦170,000 per basket as Abuja residents feel pressure on food costs
Tomato prices in FCT markets have surged to between ₦150,000 and ₦170,000 per basket, driven by scarcity, transport costs, and post-harvest losses, leaving traders and households under mounting pressure.
Gov. Alia Slashes Fertiliser Price to ₦28,000 as Benue Launches 51% Subsidy Programme
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced a 51 per cent subsidy on fertiliser, reducing the price to ₦28,000 per bag as the state begins its 2026 fertiliser and farm inputs distribution exercise.
Benue Info-pedia Market Report: Aliade Market Records Fresh Commodity Price Movements
Aliade Market in Aliade recorded fresh price movements on May 26, 2026, with changes observed across grains, yam, cassava products, seeds and farm tools according to local market monitoring.
GOV. ALIA’S AGRO PUSH HITS MILESTONE AS BENSONO SETS FINAL TEST RUN FOR FRUIT PROCESSING FACTORY
The Benue State Government has announced a final test run for the Bensono fruit processing factory, a key step toward full production. The project is expected to boost agro-processing, create jobs, and provide a structured market for farmers.