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FG assures of uninterrupted fertilizer supply to farmers

Tunde Opalana 20 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has assured farmers of uninterrupted supply of fertilizers to them during the ongoing farming season and beyond. The assurance was given by Dr. Armstrong Takang, the Managing Director/CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) who said the Presidential Fertilizer

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Nigeria’s Annual Post-Harvest Losses Hits N3.5Trn-Agric Minister

Tunde Opalana 8 September 2025 0

Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said that Nigeria loses an estimated ₦3.5 trillion annually to post- harvest losses and inefficiencies, which largely affect small holder farmers in the country. Kyari stated this at the Nigeria Legacy Programme, organised by the Africa Food Systems Forum in Partnership with the Alliance for […]

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AFSF Managing Director Sène Declares A New Dawn for Africa’s Agri-Food Systems

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2025 0

The atmosphere in the Auditorium at the opening ceremony of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 was electric. Amath Pathé Sène, the Managing Director of the AFSF, truly set the tone for this year’s edition. His welcome address painted a picture of a continent ready to seize its destiny and lead a global agricultural […]

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Nigeria spends $10bn yearly on food imports, says Kyari

Motolani Oseni 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria spends more than $10 billion annually on food imports despite its vast agricultural potential, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said. Speaking at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. 2025 Agric and Export Expo in Lagos on Tuesday, Kyari, represented by his Special Adviser, Mr Ibrahim Alkali, warned that […]

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Rice Production: Farmers blame high price on cartel, middlemen

Tom Okpe 18 August 2025 0

Members of Rice Farmers’ Associations have blamed the continuous hike in price of the commodity in Nigeria on activities of unscrupulous farmers and middlemen in the sector. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday, reported that this was made known in separate interviews on Sunday, in Lagos. The Vice-Chairman of the All Farmers Association […]

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Agric ministry launches sovereign agro trade system to boost food security

Tunde Opalana 16 August 2025 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI), has launched a digital agricultural marketplace called the Sovereign AgroTrade System (SAS), designed to revolutionize farming, strengthen food security, as well as empower women and youth across Nigeria.

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Oyo launches $37m agro-processing zone to boost agribusiness, job creation

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2025 0

The Oyo state government says 3,000 hectares of land have been set aside at the Ijaiye Farm Settlement for the development of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) and an international wholesale food market modelled after Rungis in France. The projects, backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), are expected to drive value addition, reduce […]

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‘Our crops are dying’ — Plateau farmers lament short rainfall in southern zone

Kingsley Chukwuka 21 July 2025 0

Farmers in Plateau State’s southern zone say delayed rainfall is killing their crops and threatening their livelihoods. The affected zone includes Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, Wase, and Qua’an Pan local government areas. Unlike other parts of the state where rains have been steady, the southern belt is experiencing a disturbing dry spell. Crops […]

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Uba Sani targets 100,000 Kaduna farmers with free fertiliser, crop insurance

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertiliser to 100,000 farmers across Kaduna State. The move, according to the state government, is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and strengthening the agricultural value chain. In a statement on

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AGRA Nigeria Fastracks Landmark Coalition to Upgrade Inclusive Agri-Finance for Farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s agricultural sector took a bold step toward transformative change with the successful convening of the National Agricultural Finance & Investment Roundtable, held on June 30th at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Organized by AGRA, the roundtable convened over 100 stakeholders from government, finance, agribusiness, farmer organizations, and development partners

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FG, stakeholders mull review of Agric laws to boost food security

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and other relevant stakeholders have strategized to review agricultural laws to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security Speaking during the workshop held at the Reiz Continental Hotel Abuja, on Monday, the Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food

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Soil Values Validation Meeting Signals New Boost for Soil Health in West Africa, Sahel Region

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2025 0

Government representatives, farmer leaders, scientists, private sector stakeholders and development partners from across West Africa convened in Abidjan on June 11–12, 2025, for the Soil Values Convening Strategy Validation Meeting—a two-day gathering that produced a strong regional commitment to place soil health at the heart of agricultural transformation. Co-led by AGRA

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How Nigeria can benefit from $285 billion world bees market–Ministry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Nigeria is set to tap into the global revenue of between $235 billion to $285 billion from.bees pollination market as stakeholders under the coordination of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development urge the Federal Government to elevate beekeeping in Nigeria’s agricultural policy. The country has progressively lost not less than $3 billion […]

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Nasarawa State Charts New Course for Food Systems Transformation with New Agriculture Policy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

In a bold step toward ensuring food and nutrition security, the Government of Nasarawa State has initiated the development of a new State Agricultural Policy (SAP) and a State Agricultural Investment Plan (SAIP). Supported by technical partners including JESNOC and AGRA, this initiative seeks to reposition agriculture as a cornerstone of prosperity, resilience, and

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Nigeria Facilitates CAADP Implementation, selects AGRA as Strategic Partner

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2025 0

In a decisive step toward strengthening food systems and accelerating agricultural transformation, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, has launched the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG), placing collaboration and accountability at the heart of national progress. AGRA Nigeria Country Director, Rufus Idris with

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Cocoa Farming Attracts Young Professionals Amid Soaring Prices

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2025 0

A surge in global cocoa prices has led to a significant shift in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. With prices escalating from approximately $2,200 per metric ton in 2022 to nearly $11,000 in late 2024, many young professionals, including former engineers, bankers, and scientists, are returning to cocoa farming in regions like Ikom, Cross River State. READ […]

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IWMI launches farmer-led irrigation programme to boost food production

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has begun a farmer-led irrigation development programme for small scale farmers to boost food production in Nigeria. The director general, IWMI, Mr. Marks Smith, who disclosed this on the sideline of 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage (ACRID), said the research institute has been

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Kyari inaugurates agricultural sector working group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) to enhance food security, nutrition, and sustainable agricultural development across the continent. Speaking while inaugurating the committee, at the ASWG Inaugural and Inception meeting held at Rock View Hotel, in Abuja, the

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Agric ministry, FAO, stakeholders set to implement ‘Nourishing Nigeria’ project

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other stakeholders met in Abuja to strategize on mechanism to implement the Federal Government’s “Nourishing Nigeria” project A statement on Sunday by Obe M. Mabel, Principal Information Officer on behalf of the Director Information in the

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LIFE-ND Project targets over 12,000 new agropreneurs in three states

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-supported Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has commenced the implementation of an agri-entrepreneurship initiative across Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo states. The National Project Coordinator of LIFE-ND, Dr Abiodun Sanni, disclosed this in a