03 February 2025Limitations of Smart Farming in Nigeria: A Review Against International Best Practices Background Smart farming, also known as precision agriculture, is revolutionizing global food production by integrating AI, IoT, drones, and big data analytics into agricultural systems. While developed nations like the United States, Netherlands, and China have successfully adopted
30 January 2025The Way Forward for Nigeria: Embracing Precision Agriculture Nigeria, with its vast agricultural potential, stands at the threshold of a farming revolution. To fully harness the benefits of precision agriculture, the country must invest in smart technologies, expand digital connectivity, and provide training for farmers. The government and private sector
05 January 2025The Digital Revolution in Farming Imagine a farm where drones fly overhead, scanning crops for disease, sensors track soil moisture levels, and AI-powered robots harvest ripe fruits—all while a farmer monitors the entire operation from a smartphone app. Welcome to precision agriculture and smart farming, the high-tech future of food
05 July 2024Background Aquaculture is an essential part of Nigeria’s agricultural and food production sector, contributing significantly to food security, employment, and economic growth. Nigeria is the largest producer of aquaculture products in Sub-Saharan Africa, producing over 1.2 million metric tons of fish annually. However, the industry faces numerous challenges, including environmental
