Category: Agriculture
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KATSINA STATE TO LAUNCH FARMERS’ RADIO STATION TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
Connecting farmers with crucial info just got easier in Katsina! The state government is set to launch a dedicated farmers’ radio station to provide real-time advice on farm management, pest control, and marketing. Announced by Agriculture Commissioner Prof. Ahmed Bakori ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit, the station aims to support smallholder farmers by complementing…
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FG URGES SCHOOLS TO ADOPT YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND SKILLS
Nigeria’s future farmers are sprouting! The Federal Government is encouraging schools nationwide to join the Young Farmers’ Club initiative, aiming to boost food security, productivity, and agricultural skills among students. Minister Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi visited 1st UBE Primary School, Pasali, Kuje during World Food Day, celebrating student-run farming projects and promoting the motto: “Produce what…
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KENYA LOSES $158 MILLION DUE TO DELAYS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION, SAYS AATF
Kenya’s slow embrace of biotechnology has cost the country dearly! The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) reveals Kenya lost 20.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $158 million) over five years due to delays in adopting biotech crops. Dr. Daniel Willy of AATF highlighted how biotechnology, such as Bt maize that resists pests, can boost food production…
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FOOD EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONG TEAMWORK TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY AND HEALTH IN NIGERIA
It takes a village to fight food-borne diseases! Nutrition specialists call for united action across sectors to protect Nigeria’s food system and public health. At a webinar by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria to mark World Food Day 2025, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” experts stressed the vital role…
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AGRICULTURE STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO END HUNGER IN NIGERIA
Ending hunger takes everyone’s effort! At the 2025 World Food Day celebration in Lafia, leaders from government, farmers, and private sector stressed teamwork as the key to food security. The event, themed “Collaborating for Zero Hunger,” highlighted how partnerships among the Commodity Agricultural Forum (CAF), Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), and governments have transformed Nasarawa’s…
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WFP SOUNDS ALARM: 673 MILLION PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY WORLDWIDE
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that about 673 million people around 8% of the global population aren’t getting enough to eat. Export restrictions, tariffs, and unstable commodity prices are making food markets unpredictable and food less affordable, especially in hungry nations like Nigeria, which is among eight countries facing severe food insecurity. WFP highlights…
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WORLD BANK LAUNCHES AGRICONNECT TO BOOST GLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION AND JOBS
The World Bank has kicked off its AgriConnect initiative aimed at transforming smallholder farming, boosting employment, and strengthening food security worldwide. Announced during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, the program targets the 500 million smallholder farmers who produce most of the world’s food but often lack access to markets, finance, and modern technology.…
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GOMBE GOVT WARNS RIVERINE COMMUNITIES AFTER DEADLY HIPPO ATTACK
Gombe State Government has issued a safety alert urging residents, especially those living near rivers, to stay cautious following a fatal hippopotamus attack in Dadinkowa River. Mr. Mohammed Fawu, Commissioner for Water, Environment, and Forest Resources, shared that 19-year-old farmer Yahuza Bawa lost his life while fishing, with his colleague injured in the same attack.…
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POULTRY INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES OVER 25% TO NIGERIA’S AGRICULTURAL GDP, SAYS PAN FCT CHAPTER
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT chapter, reveals that poultry accounts for more than 25% of Nigeria’s agricultural GDP and provides jobs to over 25 million Nigerians, about 10% of the population. Nigeria is Africa’s largest egg producer, with over 650 million tonnes produced annually. PAN officials highlight challenges facing mainly smallholder farmers—such as…
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MINISTRY WARNS POST-HARVEST LOSSES THREATEN NIGERIA’S FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture says 40% of Nigeria’s crops are lost after harvest due to poor farming, storage, and transport practices, undermining food security and farmers’ incomes. At a cassava training in Oyo State, officials urged adoption of best practices and discouraged harmful chemicals in processing. The program aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
