Tag: #FoodSecurity
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COCOA CRISIS IN KOGI: FARMERS CRY OUT OVER PRICE CRASH
From boom to bust—Kogi cocoa farmers are struggling to stay afloat as prices tumble and losses mount. Cocoa farmers in Kogi State are raising alarm over a sharp drop in prices, urging government intervention to save their livelihoods and stabilise the sector. The state chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Adobanyi Salihu, said…
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AKWA IBOM, NETHERLANDS JOIN FORCES TO REVAMP AGRICULTURE
From greenhouses to dairy systems, Akwa Ibom is teaming up with the Netherlands to drive a new era of smart farming. The Akwa Ibom State government is set to partner with Netherlands to boost agriculture and unlock new opportunities in agro-tech and food production. The deal was unveiled at the Agrofood Fair Nigeria in Lagos…
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COCOA PRICE CRASH PUSHES FARMERS INTO DEBT, DESPAIR
From boom to bust, cocoa farmers across Southwest Nigeria are reeling as prices plunge—leaving many broke, discouraged, and abandoning farms. Cocoa farmers in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states are sounding the alarm over a massive crash in cocoa prices—one that has wiped out profits, deepened debt, and triggered fears of a looming crisis in the…
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FG’S PRISON FARM PLAN WINS PRAISE FROM LAGOS LAWYERS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN
Turning correctional centres into food production hubs sounds promising—but experts say execution will be everything. Lagos lawyers and social commentators have commended the Federal Government’s plan to convert correctional centres into productive farm hubs, describing it as a bold step toward rehabilitation and national development. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Interior, Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
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NSIA TEAMS UP WITH UK FIRM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DAIRY SECTOR
Nigeria is set to revolutionize its dairy industry! The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to build an integrated dairy production platform. The project, announced by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, will feature 20,000 hectares of climate-smart forage, a 10,000-milking cow operation, and a processing…
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REX INSURANCE, NIMET LAUNCH WEATHER-BASED COVER FOR FARMERS
Smart insurance meets real-time weather data to shield smallholder farmers from climate risks. Rex Insurance Ltd. has teamed up with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to roll out weather index insurance, protecting farmers against droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall. The scheme uses location-specific weather data to guide planting, crop management, and automatic payouts during extreme events.…
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BUILD AGGREGATION CENTRES TO EMPOWER WOMEN FARMERS – EXPERT
Chika Orji says better storage and market access can unlock income, dignity, and food security. Chika Orji has called on governments to establish community aggregation centres as a game-changer for empowering women farmers and reducing massive post-harvest losses in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, the AWARD Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Fellow said the centres…
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BENUE MOVES TO CUT FARM LOSSES WITH NEW EXPORT AGENCY BILL
Lawmakers push plan to save up to 50% of wasted produce and boost farmers’ income. A bill to establish the Benue State Post-Harvest Management and Export Agency (BESMEA) has passed second reading at the State Assembly in Makurdi, signaling a major push to tackle farm losses and improve exports. Leading the debate, McClinton Manger said…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO MANDATE GMO LABELLING AMID FOOD TRANSPARENCY DEBATE
Nigeria is stepping into the global debate on food transparency as authorities move to enforce mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a policy aimed at helping consumers know exactly what is on their plates. The push, driven by agencies such as the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food and…
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JIGAWA GOVT ALLOCATES N1.6B FOR DRY SEASON AGRICULTURE SUPPORT
Jigawa State is boosting its farmers ahead of the dry season with N1.6 billion earmarked for agricultural support. The initiative will provide workers with essential inputs, irrigation, mechanization, and extension services to maximize crop productivity. Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Sagir Musa, said the program aims to increase yields, stabilize food supply, and…
