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ABUBAKAR KYARI
The Federal Government has launched an ambitious $3.14 billion agricultural investment plan in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has announced that the federal government will reclaim idle silos across Nigeria due to massive post-harvest losses currently estimated at $10 billion annually.
The Federal Government has expressed concern over Nigeria’s low earnings from agricultural exports, noting that the sector contributes significantly to the economy but generates less than $400 million in foreign exchange.
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Soyabean Production and Expansion Policy and Strategy to increase the production of soyabean in the country.
Nigeria recapitalizes Bank of Agriculture with N1.5 trillion, eyes regional food security leadership
The Federal Government has invested over N200 billion in agricultural interventions and recapitalized the Bank of Agriculture with N1.5 trillion to enhance food security and empower farmers nationwide.
The Federal Government has emphasized the need for long-term agricultural investments to tackle food insecurity, stating that short-term...
The Federal Government is set to deploy advanced technology, including drones, to enhance agricultural productivity and promote all-year-round farming in Nigeria.
Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion investment plan, to construct six new meat factories in Nigeria aimed at developing the country's meat processing sector.
The Federal Government collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Activity in Nigeria has empowered 311 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) over the past four years to enhance the agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of a contract worth $117.83 million and N28.43 billion...
The Federal Government has said potential buyers would have to present their National Identification Number (NIN) as commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50 kilograme bag.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has stated that the ongoing devastating floods will affect the anticipated harvest of farmers this year.