The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on a set of concrete actions to strengthen animal health systems, control livestock diseases, and accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector following the approval of an
About 900 youth and women in Imo State have received start-up capital under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) initiative, a programme jointly supported by the Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission, the Imo State Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The disbursement covered the
Farmers in Oyo State have been encouraged to rely on seasonal weather forecasts when planning their agricultural activities as the 2026 planting season begins. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, during the official launch of the new farming season held at the
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has initiated discussions with Heifer International on strengthening collaboration to fast-track the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the engagement reflects Nigeria’s renewed drive to unlock the full
For generations, planting trees around the home was not simply landscaping—it was a way of life. In many communities, the yard was more than open space; it was a living source of food, medicine, shade, and family connection. Fruit trees such as mango, orange, and guava were common features in
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has advised farmers to hold off on planting despite the recent showers recorded in parts of Oyo State, warning that the rainfall may give a false impression that the farming season has fully begun. The caution was issued in Ibadan by the Oyo State Meteorological
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says it has distributed about 1.9 million bags of fertiliser to roughly one million farmers across Nigeria within the last two years as part of efforts to strengthen local food production and improve national food security, The Minister of Agriculture and Food
Matna Foods Company in collaboration with key ministries in Ondo State has launched a new agricultural initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for young farmers and strengthening the cassava value chain in the state. The programme is part of the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) initiative, which is designed to
Nigeria’s ambition to develop a domestic barley industry has received a fresh push as Nigerian Breweries Plc declared that the country has the potential to achieve self-sufficiency in the crop if government and key stakeholders support efforts to scale up local production. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Nigeria’s push to stabilise food supply and strengthen agricultural productivity is gaining momentum, as the Federal Government says its reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results across the sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) provided N700 billion
