Tag: #NigeriaAgriculture
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PLATEAU TOMATO FARMERS CRY OUT OVER POST-HARVEST LOSSES, DEMAND STORAGE, PROCESSING SUPPORT
Plateau’s tomato farmers say their biggest enemy isn’t poor harvest — it’s what happens after harvest, as lack of storage and processing forces them to sell cheaply or watch their produce rot. Tomato farmers in Plateau State have raised alarm over the absence of adequate storage and processing facilities, describing it as a major setback…
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FG RAISES RED FLAG OVER FAKE VETERINARY DRUGS
The Federal Government has sounded the alarm over the growing spread of fake and substandard veterinary drugs, warning that the dangerous trend is killing livestock, hurting farmers and threatening food security. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, said weak regulation and poor monitoring have allowed counterfeit and ineffective veterinary drugs to flood the market,…
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CSO COALITION URGES FG TO PROTECT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS FROM AGRO-INDUSTRIAL GIANTS
A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Federal Government to shield Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone producing up to 70% of the nation’s food—from the risks posed by expanding agro-industrial corporations. Speaking at an Abuja rally, the group urged lawmakers and the Livestock Ministry to establish strong land protection laws, ensure thorough Environmental…
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FG TARGETS CLIMATE-RESILIENT CROPS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to increase sustainable crop yields by focusing on climate-resilient and disease-tolerant crops that can withstand pests, diseases, and extreme weather. Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, outlined these commitments at the 47th National Council on Agricultural and Food Security meeting in Kaduna, themed “Food Sovereignty and…
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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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CSOs CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY ON JBS-NIGERIA DEAL AMID RISING CONCERN ON INDUSTRIAL FARMING IMPACT
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are demanding the Federal Government make public the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with JBS, the global meat giant, before the company begins operations in Nigeria. This came during a stakeholders’ workshop assessing the implications of industrial animal farming on Nigeria’s environment and local farmers. JBS, based in Sao Paulo with…
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FEDERAL GOVT TO RELOCATE CATTLE FROM ABUJA CITY CENTRE, LAUNCH PEACE CAMPAIGN
Ministry pushes for peace and strategic communication to boost livestock growth and rural stability. The Federal Government, led by Livestock Minister Dr. Idi Maiha, is fast-tracking the relocation of cattle roaming Abuja’s city centre to designated grazing reserves. A national peace campaign to end farmer-herder conflicts will be launched soon, emphasizing state commitment to lasting…
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BENUE’S FOOD BASKET TURNED TO ASHES: FARMERS FACE GUNS, CATTLE, AND DISPLACEMENT
Once Nigeria’s breadbasket, Benue reels from violent herder attacks, leaving millions and farms abandoned. In Benue’s hardest-hit local governments, armed herdsmen attacks have devastated farming communities, forcing over 1.5 million people into IDP camps. Farmers recount lost livelihoods, scorched fields, and shattered dreams as insecurity replaces pests and drought as the main threat. Despite military…
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EXPERTS URGE BAN ON GMOs TO PROTECT NIGERIA’S FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
Scientists and activists warn GMOs threaten Nigeria’s agriculture, health, and independence. At a national symposium in Abuja, experts called for an immediate moratorium on GMO approvals, urging Nigeria to preserve indigenous seeds and support smallholder farmers. They flagged risks of environmental damage, health hazards, and economic dependence linked to GMOs, citing global cases of crop…
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NBMA VOWS STRICT REGULATION ON GMOs, WARNS OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATORS
Nigeria’s biosafety agency assures rigorous science-based checks to protect people and environment from unauthorized GMOs. The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reaffirmed its strict approval process for GMOs, requiring detailed scientific risk assessments and public review before approval. NBMA warns violators will face sanctions including seizure and destruction of unauthorized GMOs. The agency highlights its…
