Posts Tagged: #AgriculturalSupport
Borno Govt Commends FAO For Distributing Farm Inputs To 9,975 Farmers
The Borno State government praised the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for providing crop production inputs to 9,975 farmers. Acting Governor Umar Kadafur acknowledged FAO’s role in aiding insurgency victims and promoting sustainable peace.
Urgent action needed to tame food inflation
Chinua Achebe’s proverb from “Things Fall Apart” resonates with me when I see skits wasting food. Food inflation, reaching 40.53% in April 2024, has forced many to adopt coping strategies, like shifting to cheaper, less
Harvests in havoc: How insecurity is contributing to Nigeria’s food inflation
Agriculture, contributing 25.18% to Nigeria’s GDP in 2023, is vital to the nation’s economy. Food spending comprises a significant portion of household expenditures, at 59% in 2023. However, insecurity, particularly kidnapping, has severely impacted farming,
Kaduna Government, Federal Agency Unfold Support Package for Ginger Farmers after Devastating Crop Epidemic
“The GRATE initiative by NADF and KADA aims to revive ginger farming in southern Kaduna after the devastating Blight epidemic of 2023. Farmers across seven local government areas will receive fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection
Gombe Wheat Farmers Decry High Cost Of Inputs
Wheat farmers in Gombe State are struggling due to rising fuel prices, making it harder to afford things like machinery, irrigation, and transportation. This increases production costs and reduces profits. A farmer named Malam Kawu
