Posts Tagged: #DrySeasonFarming
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- Agribusiness Africa
- March 7, 2025
Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to abundant and nutritious food, leveraging dry season farming as a critical pillar for national food security. The Minister of Agriculture
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- Agribusiness Africa
- March 1, 2025
Bauchi govt set to boost agriculture with ‘Irrigate Nigeria’ project
The Bauchi State Government has officially launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding all-season farming and enhancing food security. This project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which
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- Agribusiness Africa
- February 24, 2025
2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair gets underway
Kwara State has reaffirmed its dedication to agricultural transformation with the launch of the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, a strategic initiative aimed at equipping farmers with essential resources to boost food production. Governor AbdulRahman
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- Agribusiness Africa
- January 18, 2025
FG to support 400,000 farmers for dry season
The Federal Government of Nigeria is ramping up efforts to enhance food security through strategic initiatives, including the second phase of support for dry season rice farming. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food
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- Agribusiness Africa
- November 14, 2024
FG flags off national dry season farming in C’River
In a landmark move for Nigerian agriculture, the federal government has unveiled the 2024/2025 National Dry Season farming program. This initiative, led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, was launched
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- Agribusiness Africa
- October 17, 2024
FG determined to revamp agriculture with inputs, equipment -Minister
Aliyu Sabi Abdullah, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to revamping agriculture with significant investments in mechanized equipment, farm inputs, and infrastructure. During a visit to Bwari cluster
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- Agribusiness Africa
- August 15, 2024
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
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- Agribusiness Africa
- May 15, 2024
Bauchi Farmers Receive Farm Inputs from NEDC, LOBITO Group to Enhance Food Production
“The North East Development Commission (NEDC) collaborated with the LOBITO group to donate farm inputs and implements to 4,200 farmers in Bauchi State, aiming to boost food security. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s
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- Agribusiness Africa
- May 12, 2024
Despite Cost Of Inputs, Taraba Rice Farmers Hopeful
Dry season farming in Nigeria is proving more profitable than wet season farming, according to farmers like Madam Cecilia Adamu Jen and Abubakar Ibrahim. They highlight advantages such as controlled watering and higher yields during
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- Agribusiness Africa
- March 7, 2024
Jigawa Kick-Starts Irrigation Farming In Maigatari
The Jigawa State government has finalized plans to initiate dry-season farming in Maigatari and other Sahel areas. Governor Umar Namadi, following his recent business trip to Saudi Arabia, announced that foreign partners are ready to