Tag: #SustainableAgriculture
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LAGOS LAUNCHES N500 MILLION OUNJE EKO FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
The Lagos State government has officially launched the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, a massive N500 million initiative aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local farmers. The programme offers a 25% subsidy on poultry and fish feeds, as part of efforts to stabilize food supply and curb inflation ahead of the festive season. Commissioner…
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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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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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MINISTRY WARNS POST-HARVEST LOSSES THREATEN NIGERIA’S FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture says 40% of Nigeria’s crops are lost after harvest due to poor farming, storage, and transport practices, undermining food security and farmers’ incomes. At a cassava training in Oyo State, officials urged adoption of best practices and discouraged harmful chemicals in processing. The program aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARTEMISIA TO UNITE GLOBAL EXPERTS IN ARUSHA
Exploring Artemisia’s promise for health, agriculture, and climate resilience on a global stage. Arusha, Tanzania, will host the groundbreaking first International Symposium on Artemisia from October 8-10, 2025. The event, co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation, AKU, and others, will gather over 200 experts worldwide to share research and policies on Artemisia’s medicinal uses, including…
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FCTA LAUNCHES 50% SUBSIDISED FERTILISER PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Subsidised fertiliser aimed at empowering farmers and promoting agriculture in the FCT. The Federal Capital Territory Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, began distributing fertilisers at half price across six Area Councils to fight food insecurity. The initiative targets genuine farmers, with strict monitoring and support from FAO and IITA to build capacity. Emphasizing agriculture…
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EXPERTS URGE SUPPORT FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS OVER INDUSTRIAL FARMING TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY
Agricultural and environmental experts at a workshop in Abuja called for increased backing of smallholder farmers—who produce 70% of Nigeria’s food—instead of industrial animal farming. They warn industrial farming drives climate change, threatens wildlife habitats, and poses health risks due to poor environmental assessments.Experts stressed the need for government regulation, community involvement, and food sovereignty…
