Posts Tagged: #MarketAccess
Input costs, storage to shape Nigeria’s agriculture in 2026
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is heading into 2026 with a cautiously mixed outlook as anticipated reductions in input costs bring hope to farmers, even as persistent storage and infrastructural weaknesses cast a shadow over expected gains.
Nigeria must train farmers to boost farm yields, reduce food waste – Arzikin Noma MD
Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on smallholder farmers for staple grain production, particularly cereals and legumes such as sorghum and soybeans. However, structural challenges around yield per hectare, access to finance, technical capacity,
Urgent path to agricultural prosperity
In a bold call for transformation, agricultural stakeholders are urging Nigeria and its regions to move beyond traditional farming practices and embrace a future powered by digital technology and efficient logistics. The new frontier, they
FG restates commitment to food sovereignty
In a renewed effort to achieve national food sovereignty and boost seed system resilience, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation through strategic global partnerships. Speaking at the 2025
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
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
Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture
In a move to boost women’s participation in agriculture and promote food security in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched an agricultural empowerment initiative aimed at equipping young female farmers with modern farming techniques.
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
IFAD-SAPZ empowers 1,009 farmers in Kano
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered 1,009 farmers in Kano State, with 505 rice farmers and
Plateau wheat farmers hopeful for better harvest
In a significant shift in Plateau State’s agricultural landscape, an increasing number of farmers are diversifying into wheat cultivation, driven by renewed government intervention and a structured market support system. This transition marks a strategic
