Posts Tagged: #AgriculturalPolicy
FAO launches food, agriculture policy monitoring review
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has unveiled the 2025 Nigeria Food and Agriculture Policy Monitoring Review (PMR) in
Niger South: Senator Ndalikali distributes modern farm inputs to constituents
In a strategic move to bolster food security and stimulate rural economic development, Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya, representing Niger South Senatorial District, has empowered over 200 local farmers with mechanized agricultural tools and inputs. The
FG urged to end rice importation waivers, smuggling
The Competitive African Rice Forum—Nigeria Chapter (CARF-FSD Nigeria) has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s rice industry, citing unchecked importation, policy inconsistencies, and weak enforcement as severe threats to nearly two
Agriculture Key to Nigeria’s Industrialisation, Says Bayelsa Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State’s path to industrialization and food security lies in maximizing its agricultural potential, a critical insight shared by Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo during a meeting with the Nigerian Women in Agricultural Business (NIWAB).
Imports from Chad, Ghana, others crash grains prices in Niger markets
The grain market in Niger State is experiencing a significant downturn due to an influx of cheaper grain imports from neighboring countries, including Chad, Ghana, Benin Republic, and Burkina Faso. This surplus has created intense
Stakeholders seek enhanced women participation in agriculture
In a bid to address the long-standing gender disparities in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), through its HER+ Initiative, has called for improved access to agricultural land and resources
Bumper harvest in October will crash food prices in Nigeria – Agric Minister Kyari
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated that food prices in Nigeria are expected to drop significantly following bumper harvests in October and November. In a recent interview, Kyari explained that President
Soaring maize, soybean prices squeeze local poultry industry
The Nigerian poultry industry is suffering due to record prices of maize and soybeans, essential inputs for poultry feeds, causing massive job losses and declining industry value. Maize prices have risen 89.6% and soybean prices
Nigeria’s agricultural imperative: Need for a consolidated policy framework
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) (2011-2015) was a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector. It targeted creating 3.5 million jobs from various value chains and injecting $2 billion into farmers’ incomes. The ATA
Cost-of-living crisis: Tinubu approves massive, duty-free importation of rice, wheat, beans, others
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 150-day duty-free import window for key food items like maize, rice, and wheat to tackle soaring food prices in Nigeria. This measure aims to reduce inflation, with the government
