Efforts to deepen youth involvement in agriculture and tackle food insecurity in the Niger Delta have received renewed attention as preparations intensify for the upcoming Food Security Summit and Expo in Akwa Ibom State. During a recent engagement with the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Agriculture, members of the organising
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, calling for stronger collaboration with investors, financial institutions, and development partners to build a resilient food system and expand sustainable production. Speaking at the Nigeria–United Kingdom Investment Forum in London, the Minister of Agriculture and Food
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority NSIA in collaboration with UK based company, Asset Green Ltd, is advancing a major dairy development project expected to deliver about 620 million dollars in annual revenue while creating 2,500 direct jobs and an additional 5,000 indirect employment opportunities nationwide. The large-scale investment, valued at
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is facing mounting pressure from rising input costs, soaring freight charges, and persistent policy inconsistencies, raising concerns about long-term sustainability and food security. In this exclusive interview with AgroNigeria, the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouk Rabiu Mudi, speaks on the key drivers
By Ify Mgbemena Rising global freight costs and surging domestic input prices are intensifying pressure across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, with farmers warning of declining profitability and growing production challenges. The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouk Rabiu Mudi, shares insights in an exclusive interview with
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has held a national preparatory meeting ahead of the 28th session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food (CCRVDF28), scheduled for May 23 to 27, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 17,
Cocoa farmers across Africa have raised fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Living Income Differential (LID), questioning its ability to cushion the impact of falling global cocoa prices and improve farmer livelihoods. The concerns were outlined in a statement signed by Comrade Adeola Adegoke, Global President of the Cocoa
The Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, has revealed that the state government is preparing a fresh implementation plan aimed at strengthening grassroots driven agribusiness interventions across the state. Akande, who also serves as Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness, made this known
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has reaffirmed his commitment to positioning the state as a leading agro industrial hub in Nigeria and across West Africa, following the signing of a $530 million Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the AgroBenue Industrial Hub. The governor stated that the
Plateau farmers who subscribed to the Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) tractor initiative are demanding refunds, citing a breach of contract by the agency. The farmers raised concerns that after a 17-month delay, PADP plans to supply Swaraj tractors instead of the Massey Ferguson or Preet brands initially promised. According
