Tag: #FoodSecurity
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COCOA BOOM: OSUN PLANTS 400,000 SEEDLINGS IN 3 YEARS
Governor Ademola Adeleke says Osun has planted 400,000 cocoa seedlings since 2023, distributing them to farmers at subsidised rates as part of a broader plan to reclaim its spot among Nigeria’s top cocoa producers. But it’s not just cocoa—80,000 cashew and 60,000 oil palm seedlings have also gone into the ground, signaling a strong diversification…
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REGISTER NOW OR MISS OUT—FARMERS URGED AHEAD OF PLANTING SEASON
The Young Farmers’ Association is urging farmers in Enugu to register with the state Ministry of Agriculture to access subsidised inputs for the 2026 planting season. According to Chairman Kenneth Eze, registered farmers stand to benefit from fertilisers, seedlings, and even tractors—support that could boost productivity. With rains already setting in, farmers are also encouraged…
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GLOBAL HUNGER SET TO WORSEN IN 2026 — REPORT WARNS
A new global report says food insecurity will remain at critical levels in 2026, driven by conflict, drought, and declining humanitarian aid. In 2025 alone, about 266 million people across 47 countries faced acute hunger, with 1.4 million in catastrophic conditions in places like Sudan, Gaza, and Haiti. Hunger has now doubled over the past…
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AFAN GETS NEW LEADERSHIP IN ENUGU AFTER 7-YEAR GAP
Emmanuel Eneh has emerged as the new Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Enugu State, following a consensus election involving delegates from all 17 LGAs. Eneh will lead the association for the next three years, alongside a new executive team including Chief Emma Okenwa (Deputy Chairman) and other zonal vice chairmen.…
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₦472K BOOST: 100 ABIA YOUTHS, WOMEN GET AGRIBUSINESS START-UP CASH
The LIFE-ND has kicked off cash disbursement to agribusiness trainees in Abia State, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦472,000 each as start-up capital. The beneficiaries, drawn from a larger pool of 276, got their cheques in Umuahia after completing hands-on training in processing and marketing at incubation centres. State Project Coordinator Uchenna Onyeizu said more beneficiaries…
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RICE FARMERS CRY FOUL AS IMPORT SURGE HITS LOCAL PRODUCTION
Cheaper imported rice is flooding markets but local farmers say it’s costing them their livelihoods. Rice farmers across Nigeria are raising alarm over rising imports, warning that the trend is crippling local production and pushing many out of business. Stakeholders say the situation worsened after the Federal Government’s import duty waiver on rice in 2024,…
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AFAN REGISTERS 2,700 FARMERS IN KADUNA, TARGETS 50,000 IN NEW AGRIC PUSH
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kaduna says it has registered about 2,700 farmers as it positions members to benefit from a new agricultural empowerment programme. State Chairman, Kabiru Salihu, disclosed that the registration—featuring over 700 women—is part of efforts to build credible data for planning and ensure fair access to support initiatives.…
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NPRW 2026: AFRICA’S FOOD SECURITY VOICE TO HEADLINE KADUNA SUMMIT
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has unveiled Brylyne Chitsunge as the keynote speaker for Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) 2026. The event, tagged “Croc City 2026,” will hold in Kaduna from April 19 to 25, bringing together top voices from across Africa and beyond to tackle a big issue: how communication can turn…
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
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ARMY TAKES FOOD FIGHT BEYOND BATTLEFIELD WITH SMART FARM TECH
The Nigerian Army has stepped up its non-combat strategy, rolling out modern agricultural technologies to boost food security and cut post-harvest losses nationwide. At the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFRL) in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, unveiled a solar-powered dryer and oxygen-free grain silos designed to improve food preservation and…
