Posts Tagged: #FoodProduction
FG Urged to Remove All Encumbrances on Farm Lands to Enhance Food Production
As Nigeria’s farming season approaches, stakeholders in the agricultural sector have once again raised concerns over the insecurity plaguing the nation’s food production hubs. Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
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
Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture
In a strategic move to boost food security and youth employment, the Niger State Government, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Ondo govt outlines initiatives to boost food production
The Ondo State government has reinforced its commitment to boosting food production and agribusiness development through enhanced farmer-government collaboration. In a strategic meeting with farmers in Akure, Mr. Wemimo Akinsola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)
Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector
The drive to revolutionize Africa’s agricultural sector gained momentum as President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State emphasized the need for innovative agricultural strategies to boost food production.
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
Sharp practices pushing us out of business–Poultry farmers
The Nigerian poultry industry, once considered a promising sector, is facing a growing crisis that threatens its sustainability. Farmers in Edo State have raised concerns over challenges ranging from high feed costs and market uncertainties
Council acquires bush-clearing machines for farmers
In preparation for the 2025 farming season, the Chairman of Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Joseph Gbenu, has announced the acquisition of new grading machines to enhance agricultural productivity and assist
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).
Benue plans to revive farming in 2025 as security improves
Benue State is set to enhance food production through an intensified farming campaign in 2025, leveraging federal government support to revitalize its agrarian economy. Governor Hyacinth Alia announced this after a meeting with Vice President
