The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. Governor Bassey Otu expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth in the state. Speaking on behalf of the governor, Deputy Governor Peter Odey, […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria and Tomorrow.io to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System. This initiative will provide real-time, location-specific weather alerts to farmers via mobile SMS, helping them make informed decisions and improve agricultural productivity. The partnership aligns with the United Nations’ […]
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State government, has distributed 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative aims to boost food security, enhance poultry production, and support vulnerable groups, including widows and individuals with disabilities. Each beneficiary received 20 Noiler birds, a 25kg bag […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of ‘Operation Empty the Stores,’ a strategic initiative aimed at empowering farmers with modern agricultural tools and inputs to strengthen agriculture and enhance food security across Nigeria. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, disclosed this during a one-day workshop in Abuja […]
Civil society organizations (CSOs) under the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development and the Grassroots Driven Climate Action by Rural Women Farmers in Nigeria have urged stakeholders to improve women’s access to resources and climate financing. This initiative aims to close the 30% gender gap in agriculture and enhance food security. At the CSOs/NGOs […]
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Nigeria to ramp up food production to address soaring prices and reduce dependency on imports. Speaking at the inauguration of a soybean plant and refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adesina stressed the critical need to combat hunger amid […]
The National Assembly’s joint Senate and House Committees on Agricultural Production and Services have called for a gradual increase in Nigeria’s agricultural budget to enhance food security. This advocacy was made during a 2024 budget performance review and presentation of the 2025 budget proposal by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to establish a comprehensive farmer database aimed at enhancing support for farmers and strengthening food security across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda on food security. The database, called the Farmer Register, will […]
Nigeria has pledged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and advance its energy transition as part of efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development. The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global summit focused on addressing environmental challenges. The government outlined its strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil […]
The Ekiti State Government has established food storage facilities across the state to address food scarcity, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure year-round food sufficiency. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, during an inspection of one such facility in Ado-Ekiti, highlighted the initiative as a proactive response to avert the food shortages experienced last year. He stated that these […]
