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FOOD SECURITY
The Kano State Government has earmarked N16.6 billion for the agricultural sector in its 2025 budget to enhance...
The Niger Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has deployed agricultural experts to promote innovative and impactful farming methods among local farmers, to improve crop yields.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food security in Nigeria through a range of initiatives aimed at improving food production and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
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.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated that the suspension of import duties on certain food items into the country will remain in effect only until the next harvest, expected around October or November this year.
The state of emergency declaration on food security then follows concerns by the President over the escalating prices of food items in the market following the removal of fuel subsidy.
The federal government has said that it is working on a web application to train farmers on the best farming practices for different crops.
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has raised concerns over the federal government’s plan...
The federal executive council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc plough, 1,200 tractor trailers among other equipment under the National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (NAMP) to promote food security in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has announced a strategic plan to boost food security by increasing the production of staple crops by small-holder farmers to 135 million metric tons by the end of this year.
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the government of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in setting up manufacturing factories in Nigeria for farming equipment.
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has partnered with the government of Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa to begin this year’s food assistance program for the lean season beginning in June to August.