Category: Agriculture
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FEDERAL GOVT THROUGH ATASP-1 TO MOP UP EXCESS FOOD, PREVENT POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN NIGERIA
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase-One (ATASP-1), funded by the African Development Bank, announced plans to purchase and store excess food in strategic reserves to curb post-harvest losses. Dr Romanus Egba, Zonal Programme Coordinator at ATASP-1 in Adani-Omor, Enugu, reassured that there is no cause for alarm despite recent food price crashes. Egba explained…
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TURKEY IMPOSES QUARANTINE TO FIGHT FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK
Turkish authorities have enforced quarantine measures across 22 villages in Bolu province following a foot and mouth disease outbreak. The regional livestock market operations have been suspended to contain the highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, and goats. The disease, causing fever, blisters, and painful sores that hinder the animals’ ability…
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FAO WARNS: OVER 34 MILLION NIGERIANS FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY BY JUNE 2026 WITHOUT URGENT ACTION
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded a serious alarm that around 34.7 million Nigerians, including millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face a severe food crisis by mid-2026 if swift interventions are not made. This was revealed in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, co-released by FAO and…
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FARMER FACES COURT FOR DESTROYING CROPS WORTH N3 MILLION
A 55-year-old farmer, Sunday Olowosoga, found himself in hot water at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Friday. He’s been charged with maliciously damaging crops and palm trees valued at N3 million after allegedly bulldozing farmland during a dispute with the owner. Despite the serious charges of misdemeanor, Sunday pleaded not guilty.…
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NIGERIA LEADS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA IN AQUACULTURE, BUT FACES GIANT FISH SUPPLY GAP
Nigeria’s aquaculture sector is producing about 500,000 metric tonnes of fish every year, making the country the biggest aquaculture producer in sub-Saharan Africa, says Dr. Charles Iyangbe, WorldFish Nigeria’s Country Representative. Speaking at Fisheries Society of Nigeria’s 40th anniversary in Nasarawa, he revealed fisheries jobs provide livelihoods for over 10 million Nigerians. But here’s the…
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MACBAN DEMANDS KEBBI GOVERNMENT TAKE ACTION ON PASTORALIST ATTACKS TO CURB INSECURITY
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the Kebbi State Government to immediately arrest and prosecute those responsible for recent deadly attacks on pastoralists in the state. Alhaji Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, MACBAN’s National Secretary, condemned the violence in a statement from Abuja, warning that unchecked impunity worsens the region’s security challenges.…
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NIGERIA URGED TO BUILD A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE SHEA INDUSTRY TO BOOST ECONOMY
Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to develop a competitive and inclusive Shea industry to strengthen the national economy. Speaking at an investors’ forum in Ibadan, he highlighted the potential of the Shea sector to create jobs, empower women, generate significant export revenue,…
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NVMA PRESIDENT: 65% OF HUMAN DISEASES IN NIGERIA CAUSED BY LIVESTOCK-RELATED INFECTIONS
Moses Arokoya, President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), revealed at the 61st Annual National Congress in Jalingo that a staggering 65% of human diseases in Nigeria are zoonotic—originating from livestock. He highlighted that zoonotic diseases are on the rise, contributing to 2.7 million deaths globally each year. Choosing Taraba for the conference was…
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FARMERS IN NASARAWA, NIGER, AND KOGI SOUND ALARM OVER PLUMMETING FOOD PRICES DESPITE BUMPER HARVESTS
Farmers in Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states are facing tough times due to falling prices for major food commodities despite bumper harvests this season. Maize prices dropped from about ₦70,000 in 2024 to ₦30,000-₦35,000 per 100kg, and rice prices fell from ₦150,000 to ₦120,000. High costs for fertilisers and other inputs, combined with insecurity and…
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MIYETTI ALLAH DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ATTACKED FULANI IN KWARA, SEEKS COMPENSATION
The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged killings of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. The association, led by Alhaji Shehu Garba, expressed deep concern over poor handling of incidents affecting Fulani lives and…
