Posts Tagged: FoodSecurity
Nigeria must feed itself, unlock full potential of agribusiness sector, says NASC
The newly appointed Director General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Fatuhu Buhari, has spotlighted quality seeds as a fundamental pillar in achieving food security and catalyzing Nigeria’s agribusiness potential. Speaking at the Council’s
Poultry farmers face losses over heat, low demand for eggs
Across key poultry-producing states in Nigeria—Plateau, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory—farmers are facing acute economic pressures due to a decline in egg consumption, exacerbated by intense heatwaves and absence of government-led market interventions such
How cold chain can reduce post-harvest losses, contribute N2trn to Nigeria’s economy
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Alexander Isong, has highlighted the critical economic and food security benefits of strengthening Nigeria’s cold chain logistics sector. Speaking at
Minister commends JICA for support to Nigeria’s agric sector
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has secured a significant financial and technical lifeline, courtesy of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to strengthen its agricultural resilience and productivity. The support, valued at
FG inspects Makurdi irrigation project, explains next step
In a major move to scale up irrigated agriculture and enhance rural infrastructure, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has conducted an on-site inspection of the Mbakuv irrigation project in Makurdi
Tomato farmers worry as tuta absoluta resurfaces
Tomato farmers in Kano and other parts of the country are once again facing a devastating outbreak of Tuta absoluta, commonly known as “tomato ebola.” The pest, which has ravaged tomato farms since its first
Major challenges affecting poultry production in Nigeria
The Nigerian livestock sector, particularly poultry farming, is facing mounting challenges due to the soaring cost of animal feed. As a key component of the country’s agricultural economy, poultry production plays a critical role in
Nigeria introduces new crop standards as 30% children face Vitamin A deficiency
“In a bid to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies, particularly Vitamin A deficiency, Nigeria has rolled out two new standards for the registration and release of biofortified crops. This initiative is expected to improve food and
TracTrac to boost mechanisation for smallholder farmers
TracTrac, a Nigerian agricultural mechanisation service provider, has introduced special packages aimed at improving smallholder farmers’ access to mechanisation in Nigeria. These packages, driven by innovative technology, financial solutions, and strategic collaborations, aim to bridge
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
