Posts Tagged: #ClimateChange
Climate Change worsens farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized that climate change significantly contributes to farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on this issue, Abbas highlighted the need to modernize farming
Food crisis will linger for long in Nigeria – Agric Expert warns
Akin Olotu, an agriculture expert and former Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture to late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has warned that Nigeria’s food crisis will persist due to economic instability, insecurity, and climate
Ginger farmers lost N12bn in 2023 – Minister
In a related development, Nigerian ginger farmers lost N12 billion in 2023 to blight epidemic. Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi exposed. In tackling such challenges, the federal agriculture ministry shall collaborate with Nigerian
Here are top five risks facing agriculture sector in 2024
The top 5 risks in agriculture according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 are climate change, natural disasters, environmental dangers, regulatory changes and business interruptions. One in four said that climate change is having and
Despite harvest, food prices remain high in Taraba
Despite the ongoing harvest season in Taraba State, food prices have not dropped significantly, unlike in previous years. Farmers began harvesting crops like yam, cassava, maize, and groundnut in early July, but prices remain high.
FG sets up joint committee on food security, inflation
The Federal Government has created the Agriculture and Water Resources Joint Action Committee to tackle food security and inflation by leveraging resources from both ministries. Announced by Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi at the National Youth Convention
Africa Re Spearheads Workshop on Agriculture and Climate Insurance to Fortify Agricultural Resilience
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) hosted a three-day workshop on Agriculture and Climate Insurance in Accra, gathering insurance professionals from 14 African countries. The event focused on developing innovative insurance solutions to address agricultural
Nigeria: The agricultural imperative
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is in a crisis exacerbated by decades of neglect, underfunding, and recent economic and political developments. Agriculture, contributing significantly to GDP, has seen its value decline from nearly 40% of GDP 25
Katsina farmers lament impact of climate change
For over 15 years, Abdullahi Umar and other farmers in Katsina State faced poor harvests due to climate change. Issues like erratic rainfall, land degradation, and desert encroachment have severely impacted food production, leading to
Debunking Economic Myths: Opening borders for food not always a bad move
Technological advancements are essential to meeting global food demands, as Nigeria faces severe food insecurity. With food inflation at 40.53% and climate challenges, opening borders for food imports is debated. Critics argue it harms local
