Tag: #NigeriaAgriculture
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FG LAUNCHES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards as part of efforts to strengthen food safety and improve the quality of Nigerian agricultural exports. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian agricultural…
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JIGAWA FARMERS HOPEFUL FOR STRONG HARVESTS, CALL FOR TIMELY FARM INPUT SUPPORT
Jigawa Farmers Hopeful for Strong Harvests, Call for Timely Farm Input Support Farmers in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State say the start of the rainy season has boosted optimism for a productive farming year. Speaking to NAN, several farmers expressed hope that consistent rainfall would support crop growth and improve agricultural output. However,…
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KANO REPORTS AGRICULTURAL GAINS, FOOD SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THREE YEARS
Kano State says it has recorded significant progress in agriculture and food security over the past three years through investments in irrigation, mechanisation, farmer support programmes, and livestock development. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, said the state has developed a comprehensive farmers’ database…
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FCT FARMERS WORRY OVER RISING INPUT COSTS DESPITE PROMISING RAINS
Farmers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say the 2026 planting season has started with both hope and concern. While early rainfall has encouraged cultivation, many farmers say soaring costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour are making farming increasingly difficult. Some farmers told the press that fertiliser prices have risen sharply compared to last…
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PLANTING SEASON: FARMERS HOPEFUL OVER RAINS, WORRIED BY RISING INPUT COSTS
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding communities have expressed mixed feelings as the 2026 planting season gets underway. While many farmers say the early rains have created favourable conditions for cultivation, they are concerned about the rising costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour. Some farmers say the increasing expenses have forced…
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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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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…
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OKPEBHOLO KICKS OFF EDO ‘BACK-TO-FARM’ DRIVE, EQUIPS FARMERS FOR 2026 SEASON
In Edo, farming just got a serious upgrade — and farmers are heading back to the land with tools, support, and a fresh push for food security. Governor Monday Okpebholo has officially launched the second phase of Edo’s “Back to Farm” initiative, rolling out a fresh batch of agricultural inputs to farmers across the state.…
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ONDO BOOSTS FARMING DRIVE WITH 70 MOTORBIKES FOR EXTENSION AGENTS
Taking agriculture closer to the grassroots, Ondo is putting extension workers on wheels to reach farmers faster and grow food production. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rolled out 70 motorcycles to livestock extension officers under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Flagging off the distribution in…
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FOOD SECURITY FIX? EXPERTS SAY NIGERIA MUST TACKLE STORAGE, NOT JUST PRODUCTION
Nigeria grows enough food—but loses too much of it. Experts say the real problem isn’t farming, it’s what happens after harvest. The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa is calling for urgent investment in cold-chain infrastructure, warning that poor storage and logistics—not low production—are driving Nigeria’s food crisis. Speaking at the…
